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July 31, 2010
9:00 AM
White River Trail - Elkhorn, WI
Slow and Easy Bike Ride
Saturday 31 July 2010 at 9:00 AM
We will bicycle on this scenic flat trail though the cornfields of Southern Wisconsin.
The 12-mile White River (limestone) Trail is built upon a former railroad line (so it is flat) that traveled (east-west) between Elkhorn and Burlington Wisconsin. This tree lined trail passes over numerous bridges, and has scenic vistas of quiet farmlands and small towns. Mid-trail (in Springfield, WI) there is an old train depot that has been converted into a cute coffee shop (Pedal and Cup)... we will be stopping there.
Ride Distance: 25 Miles.
Ride Pace: Slow 8 to 12 MPH.
Trail Type: Crushed Limestone
Bike Ride Start Location:
Elkhorn, WI - Trail Head
About a 60 mile (2-hour) drive From Schaumburg
Take Schaumburg road west to Barrington road.
Take Barrington Road north... turns into Route 59.
Take Route 59 north to Route 12.
Take Route 12 North-West ... into Wisconsin ... and then to the town of Elkhorn, WI
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You will pass though the towns of Fox Lake, ILL and Richmond, IL.
Note: In Richmond, ILL Route 12 makes a Right turn (North) ... then crosses into Wisconsin.
You will also drive by (near) Lake Geneva, WI.
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EXIT Route 12 at Wisconsin County Highway NN.
Go West (left turn) on NN (towards Elkhorn) ... to Highway H.
Go South (left turn) on H ... go about 0.6 miles to the Trail Head... a small parking lot.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: There are NO restrooms at the bicycle-trail-head. I advise taking Highway NN - H about 1 mile into the town of Elkhorn. There is a Burger King and Gas Station in town at the Highway 67 Junction. Mid-Bicycle-Trail at the Pedal and Cup Depot there is a restroom.
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Note: The time 9:00 AM is when we start peddling.
Please arrive about 15 Minutes before this to check-in and prepare for the bike ride.
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If you need directions, or more information... Please feel free to contact us.
Ride Leaders: Maureen Peterson (CPeterson0678@WowWay.Com)
And Jeff Skender (JeffreyS39@Comcast.Net)
Starting Location:
Elkhorn, WI - Trail Head
About a 60 mile (2-hour) drive From Schaumburg
Take Schaumburg road west to Barrington road.
Take Barrington Road north... turns into Route 59.
Take Route 59 north to Route 12.
Take Route 12 North-West ... into Wisconsin ... and then to the town of Elkhorn, WI
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You will pass though the towns of Fox Lake, ILL and Richmond, IL.
Note: In Richmond, ILL Route 12 makes a Right turn (North) ... then crosses into Wisconsin.
You will also drive by (near) Lake Geneva, WI.
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EXIT Route 12 at Wisconsin County Highway NN.
Go West (left turn) on NN (towards Elkhorn) ... to Highway H.
Go South (left turn) on H ... go about 0.6 miles to the Trail Head... a small parking lot.
| Distance: | 25 Miles |
| Average Speed: | 8 to 12 MPH |
| Leader: | Jeff Skender
(JeffreyS39@Comcast.Net)
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