Start/finish:
Eagle
Rock Vista at south end of the park.
Register
between 9 a.m. to noon and finish by 3 p.m.
Cost:
Award, $9; IVV event
book credit, $4; walk only, $4.
Vehicle
permit required.
The
Trail
Distance
and trails:
Sanctioned
for 10 km.
One
5km uses the Hiking Club Trail and Bur Oak Trail.
This
portion is somewhat rocky with steep incline up to Cliffline
Trail.
For
those with walking issues, substitute a portion of Hiking Club
Trail up above.
Second
5km trail is a lollipop loop (Western Loop Trail) from Eagle
Rock
and
is a level and grassy trail.
Event
Award
Western
Fringed Orchid leather pin, $9; IVV event book credit, $4; walk
only, $4.
We
ask that you print the registration sheet linked below,
fill
it out and bring it to the event along with your payment.
State
Park Vehicle Permit
A
state park vehicle permit is required when you enter any state
park. Daily permits cost $7.
An
annual permit can be purchased for $35 and entitles you to an
unlimited number of visits to
Refreshments
Water and restrooms are available at the picnic shelter.
NSTT
will offer a participant picnic throughout the day for a
donation to cover costs.
Event
Contacts
For
more information or call Peter Cartwright,
612-850-4700.
For
park info call 507-283-6053.
Getting
There
The
park is five miles north of Luverne on Hwy. 75, and one
mile east on Hwy. 20 (161st St.).
It’s
about 210 miles south of the Twin Cities, most quickly reached
by driving I35 (or 169) to I90, north on US 75. Good signage
marking the park.
The
group camp at Blue Mounds will be available for group camping.
No
electricity available and large rigs cannot access the
campground.
Contact Peter
Cartwright, 612-850-4700 for info.
Cost
is $10/night/unit.
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