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Brochure: |
The
event brochure is available as
a PDF file. Adobe Acrobat Reader required. |
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Start Point:
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Whitefish Dunes State Park
- Picnic Shelter, 3275 Clark Lake Road. Look for signs and the AVA banner. |
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Hours:
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8:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m., finish by 4:30 p.m. |
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Distance: |
10K & 6K |
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Rating:
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2 (Scale 1 to 5 with 5 being the most difficult.)
Not suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. |
Special
Programs:
(Details) |
1.
Great Lakes ● Lake Michigan
2. Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "S"
3. Wisconsin Counties ● Door County
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| Directions: |
Whitefish Dunes State Park is located about 16
miles north of the city of Sturgeon Bay off Hwy 57. From Sturgeon Bay, take
WI-42/WI-57 north. Take a right to continue to follow WI-57, driving through
Institute and Valmy. After Valmy, turn right on CR-WD (Clark Lake Road) and
follow the road into the park. Watch for the walk signs and AVA banner. The
Start Point is the enclosed Picnic Shelter along Lake Michigan.
There is a park admission fee. |
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| Parking: |
Ample parking is available. |
| Description: |
Whitefish Dunes is a
day-use only (no camping) park located on Door County’s rugged Lake Michigan
shoreline. The park preserves the most substantial sand dunes on the western
shore of Lake Michigan. Both walks have the option to hike to the top of Old
Baldy, the only climbable dune, which offers views of Lake Michigan and Clark
Lake inland. The park also has a nature center with exhibits and interactive
displays. |
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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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Pets welcome at most areas
of Whitefish Dunes State Park, but are not allowed at the Picnic Shelter area. |
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Amenities: |
Water will and facilities should be available
at the start/finish. Water will be available at the check point of the 10K
walk. |
| Contact: |
Mary Liebig
(608) 846-2299 |
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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. |
