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La Crosse City Walk (11K or 5K)
La Crosse, WI

April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
AVA Sanction # Y1250

 

Start Location:
Kwik Trip #761
500 Cass Street
LaCrosse, Wisconsin
View of Mississippi River
Hours:
Daily, dawn to dusk.
Rating:
(Scale 1-5, 5 most difficult.)
Suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
Special Programs:
(Details)
1. Cemetery Stroll Oak Grove Cemetery
2.
College Campus
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
3. Courthouses in the USA
La Crosse County Courthouse
4. Native American Culture
Mississippi River - Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians -OR- La Crosse - Name the French gave to game played by the Winnebagoes
5. Railroad Heritage ● Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
6. Riverwalk America ● Mississippi River or La Crosse River
7. Walk the USA A-Z
● The letter "L"
8. Wisconsin Counties ● La Crosse County
Directions:

Kwik Trip #761 is located on the corner of 5th and Cass Streets.


This is two blocks east of the Mississippi River Bridge.  From I-90 take Exit 3 (Hwy 53) south, about 4 1/2 miles, to King Street.  Left on King, two blocks to 5th Ave.  Right on 5th Ave one block to Cass Street and start point.

Parking:
Available at the Kwik Trip parking lot.  Please remember that this is a place of business and regular customers have priority.
Description:

This is a city walk that includes historic residences, the La Crosse County Courthouse, a historic railroad freight house (now a restaurant), the UW-La Crosse campus, downtown La Crosse, and a stroll through a park along the Mississippi River and a trail along the La Crosse River.

Award:
"B" Awards are available.

Fees:

$3.00  Credit only
$5.00  Credit and Award
Free    No Award or Credit
Pets:
Pets must be leashed and are not allowed in Riverside Park. 
Contact: Ruth Vanderploeg
(608) 784-4249
1931 Market Street
La Crosse, WI  54601
Disclaimer/ Stipulations: The Madison Area Volkssport Association, Hearty Sole Walkers, 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.

AVA - www.ava.org         IVV - www.ivv-web.org

Last Modified: Wednesday April 23, 2008