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Eastside Walk (10K & 6K)
Madison, WI

January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010
AVA Sanction # Y1246
 

Start Location:
Monty's Blue Plate Diner
2089 Atwood Avenue
 Madison, Wisconsin
(608) 244-8505
Starting Point: Monty's Blue Plate Diner
Hours:
Daily, 7:00 am to 10 pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Rating:
1 (Scale 1-5, 5 most difficult.) The walk is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
Special Programs:
(Details)

1. America's Artistic Heritage ● Broom Street Theater OR Barrymore Theater
2.
America's Firehouses ● Fire Station #3
3.
Authors & Literary Landmarks ● "Fill 'er Up: The Glory Days of Wisconsin Gas Stations" by James Draeger and Mark Speltz
4.
Carnegie Libraries ● 1249 Williamson St (was a Carnegie Branch Library now Yahara Builders Inc)
5. Celebrate America's Gardens ● Olbrich Botanical Gardens
6. Native American Culture ● Sculpture by Ho-Chunk artist Harry Whitehorse
7. Railroad Heritage ● Soo Line Railroad
8. Riverwalk America ● Yahara River
9. Veteran Memorial
Memorial to Lt. Gerald Stull USAF
10. Walk the USA  A-Z ● Letter "M"
11. Wisconsin Counties ● Dane County

Directions:
From I-90 take Hwy 30 exit and go west to N. Fair Oaks Ave. exit.  Turn left (south under Hwy 30) onto Fair Oaks.  Go right at second light onto Atwood Ave. (approximately 3/4 mile).  Monty's is on the left (about 1/2 mile).
Parking:
There is 2-hour meter parking 1/2 block from Monty's on Atwood or free unlimited street parking in the neighborhood north (Rusk St. or Linden Ave).
Description: The walk follows the Isthmus and Yahara River Parkway through one of Madison's earliest neighborhoods, the first city park, shoreline Indian mounds and Olbrich Botanical Gardens.  A portion of the route is on an abandoned rail bed. 
Award:
"B" awards are available.

Fees:

$3.00  Credit only
$5.00  Credit and Award
Free    No Award or Credit
Pets:
Pets welcome but must be kept on a leash and are not allowed in buildings or the Botanical Gardens.  Some of the parks have restrictions but alternate routes are available.
Contact: Karen Reger
(608) 244-6583
1926 Shelley Lane
Madison, WI  53704
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.

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Last Modified: Friday June 11, 2010