|
Start Point:
|
Soldiers Memorial Park
shelter adjacent to the parking lot (approx. 140 Shake Rag Street). (N42.864125
W90.170245) |
|
Hours:
|
Start
between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Finish by 3:00 p.m. |
|
Distance: |
10K & 5K |
|
Rating:
|
2 (Scale 1 to 5 with 5 being the most difficult.)
Walk is suitable for
strollers but wheelchairs may have difficulty. There will be some hills. |
Special
Programs:
(Details) |
1. Artistic Heritage ● Shake Rag Ally Theater
2. Museums ●
Pendarvis State Historic Site OR Orchard Lawn/Gundry House
3. Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "M"
4.
Wisconsin Counties ● Dane County
|
|
Directions:
|
From US 151 (North or South) take Exit 40 on to Business 151.
Take the first left after the Quality Inn on to Shake Rag Street (at the
Pendarvis State Historic Site sign). Look for signs and the AVA banner. |
 |
|
Parking:
|
Ample parking is available. |
| Description: |
Mineral Point is where Wisconsin began, as the first Governor of
the Territory of Wisconsin took the oath of office here in 1836. The route takes
you on city streets, past historic points of interest, one of Wisconsin’s oldest
cemeteries, park galleries and studios. Note the limestone and sandstone
buildings built by the early Cornish lead miners. Mineral Point is the
award-winning pasty capital of Wisconsin. |
|
Award:
|
There will be no award for this event. |
|
Registration: |
There will be no pre-registration. |
|
Fees: |
$3.00 - Credit only
Free - No Credit |
|
Pets:
|
Pets will not be allowed. |
|
Amenities: |
Restrooms and water are
available at the start/finish. |
| Contact: |
Mary Graber
(608) 987-3533 |
|
Disclaimer/ Stipulations: |
Madison Area Volkssport Association, the AVA, and starting
point businesses
are not liable for accidents, thefts, personal injury and/or material damage.
All attempts will be made to create a safe and enjoyable event. Participants
accept the guidelines of AVA Volkssport events and agree to observe the
principles of good sportsmanship. Each participant is asked to sign
a waiver from liability before the walk. |
