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Start Point:
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The start
point will be the picnic shelter at Orchid Heights Park at the end of Park
Trail. Look for the walk signs and the AVA banner. |
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Start Times:
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This will be a guided walk after dark. Walkers
will depart in three groups:
1. Slower 10K walkers will depart at 6:30 p.m. and can expect to finish in about
2 ½ hours.
2. Faster 10K walkers will depart at 6:45 p.m. and can expect to finish in about
2 hours.
3. 5K walkers will depart at 7:00 p.m. and can expect to finish in about 1 ½
hours. |
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Distance: |
10K & 5K |
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Rating:
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10K is rated
3, 5K is rated 1. (Scale 1 to 5 with 5 being the most difficult.)
Not suitable for wheelchairs. Strollers may experience some difficulty. |
Special
Programs:
(Details) |
1.
Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "M"
2. Wisconsin Counties ●
Dane |
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| Directions: |
From Middleton follow Century Ave (“M”). Turn
left (north) on County Q. Follow County Q for 0.8 miles, turn left on Indigo
Way into Northlake. Turn left again on Sandhill Road, passing Redtail Pass and
Grassland Trail. Turn left on Park Trail and follow it across Sedgemeadow Road
into the parking lot for Orchid Heights Park and the start point at the shelter. . |
| Parking: |
Ample parking is available. |
| Description: |
The walk will pass through the terrain covered
by the 350 acres of the Pheasant Branch Conservancy through a variety of
terrains, including woodlands, wetlands, and prairies with a leg through the
planned Middleton Hills community featuring a variety of prairie-style homes.
The 10K walk will include a hike up to an overlook point with a view of the
entire Conservancy and some outstanding views of Lake Mendota and Madison. |
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Award:
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There will be no award for this event. |
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Registration: |
There will be no pre-registration. |
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Fees: |
$3.00 - Credit only
Free - No Credit |
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Pets:
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Leashed pets
are allowed on this walk. |
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Amenities: |
Water and facilities will
be available at the start/finish. |
| Contact: |
Don Suloff
(608) 821-0263 |
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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. |
