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Kids Explore The Sparta-Elroy Bike Trail In WI

Aug 16-18, Fri-Sun (AK) Kids Explore the Sparta-Elroy Bike Trail in WI. Hey kids, are you biking all over with your parents or friends? Sam and Joey are ready to explore the USA’s original Rail-Trail (circa 1966) with their grandparents, Dana and David Siskind. It would be fun to have more kids, and adults, even if you don't have kids, feel free to join us for a great get--away weekend.

The Sparta-Elroy trail in Wisconsin, a 32-mile trail has 5 towns and three tunnels, one almost a mile long. We’ll be camping in the Wilton city park which has showers, modern bathrooms, and a public pool. The camping is free or, at most, a nominal charge, and we don't need reservations. The trail itself is unpaved, typical of Wisconsin bike trails. So wider tires are advisable  although David has done this okay on 27-1/4 in tires (700x28). Flashlights or good bike lights are needed for the unlit tunnels which have to be walked. There are great back roads in the area for our more fit enthusiasts, but big climbs are required to access most. 

We plan to arrive Friday afternoon, bike all day Saturday and come home Sunday afternoon. Bring your own meals. Please RSVP so we can watch for you. FFI: Elizabeth Dittrich, 952-935-5153 or Dana Siskind, 612-929-0205


Directions:
To get there: Can take Hwy 61 to Lacrosse, I -90 east to Sparta and Hwy 71 east to Wilton. Or, I-94 to Tomah, south on 131 and west 71 the 3 miles to Wilton. The camp is downhill through town - 301 East Street on the Kickapoo River. 


When:
Friday, August 16, 2019 to Sunday, August 18, 2019
Where:
Wilton Community Campground
http://villageofwiltoncampground.com/
301 East St.
Wilton, WI  54670

(608) 435-6666
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Dana Siskind
612-929-0205 (p)
Category:
All-Club Kids OK
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only