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Start Location:
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Devil's Lake State Park
Visitors Center
S5975 Park Road
Baraboo, Wisconsin.
(608) 356-8301
A Wisconsin
State Park Sticker or daily pass is required for vehicles. |
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Hours:
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Daily
8:00 am - 6:00 pm Summer
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Other Seasons |
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Rating:
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3+ (Scale 1-5, 5 most
difficult.)
Some big hills. Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. |
Special
Programs:
(Details) |
1.
Authors and Literary Landmarks ● "Climbers Guide to
Devil's Lake" by Sven Olof Swartling
2. Walk the USA A-Z ● Letter "B"
3. Wisconsin Counties ● Sauk County. |
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Directions:
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 From
I-90/94 take exit 92 (US 12) toward Baraboo. Follow US 12 through Baraboo to WI
159, turn left onto WI 159 and follow signs to North Shore of Park.
The walk box is at the Visitors Center, the
second building you see upon entering the north end of the park. Where you
stop to pay entrance fee.
NOTE: Visitor Center might be
temporarily closed during times of slow park activity. Call ahead if
concerned. |
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Parking:
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Available in lots near visitor
center. |
| Description: |
The trail goes
through woods, a glacial lakebed, and a variety of land covers. Features
include some spectacular views of Devil's Lake and surrounding countryside.
Trail surface is gravel, grassy, and asphalt with some steep grades, but also
has a spectacular view from atop a 500-foot bluff with some of the oldest
exposed rocks in North America along with some of the youngest glacial
formations. |
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Award:
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No award. Credit only event. |
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Fees: |
$3.00 Credit only
Free No Credit |
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Pets:
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Pets must be kept on a leash
no longer than 8 feet at all times and are not allowed in buildings or
in picnic, beach, or playground areas or on marked nature trails. |
| Contact: |
Mary Liebig
(608) 846-2299
6809 Bootmaker Way
Windsor, WI 53598 |
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Disclaimer/ Stipulations: |
The Madison Area Volkssport Association,
Menominee River Volkssport Club, 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. |
