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   Blue Mounds State Park Spring Fun Walk - 2
Sunday, May 26
AVA Sanction ID #126671

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Contact Peter
for more
information
about camping
in the
Group
Camp ...

612-850-4700

        Registration:

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

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
any and all Minnesota State Parks for 12 months after date of purchase. To order online go to https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/permit.html

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.


For camping in Minnesota State Parks go to:
reservemn.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/

 
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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