Nebraska Wanderfreunde Trailblazers
Start Location Lansky's Restaurant Lansky's Restaurant 712-329-5400 Hours of Operation Lansky's Restaurant hours are: Ask at the counter for "the box." Earliest Start Time Earliest start time 11:00 am. For your safety, plan to finish by dusk. This YRE open every day except for New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Award and Fees
The "A" award for this YRE is a pin depicting a deer. Payment should be made by check
payable to: Stipulations With registration for this event, the participant accepts the guidelines for AVA Volkssport events, agrees to observe the principles of good sportsmanship, and will not litter. At the start of each walk each person must obtain a Start Card (with the exception mentioned above) which must be carried throughout the walk and must be filled out with the participants's name and address. The card is to be validated at the Control Point(s). Walkers missing a control point may be refused credit. All Start Cards are the property of the Nebraska Wanderfreunde Trailblazers and should be turned in at the completion of the walk. Eligibility All ages are welcome. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Trail Rating/Description Trail is 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) in length and is rated 2.
Restrooms available at the Start/Finish and near the Dodge House (see your map). Refreshments may be purchased at Lansky's Restaurant - the menu is extensive and inexpensive. Other points along the trail also allow for food and drink purchase. Abraham Lincoln In August 1859 Abraham Lincoln traveled up what is Oakland Avenue on Council Bluffs to the overlook at the top. He met with Civil War General Grenville M. Dodge to survey the Missouri River valley. The Lincoln Monument commemorates Lincoln's visit to Council Bluffs. During his three day visit they (Lincoln and Dodge) decided that Council Bluffs was to be the eastern terminus of the nation's first transcontinental railroad. In 1911 the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) sponsored the monument's construction. It also includes two gas torches which burn continuously. Originally there were seven electric globes. These were replaced in 1963 with two gas torches.
Pets on leash are allowed except inside buildings. Service animals are welcome anywhere, of course. Please be prepared to meet the needs of your companion. Groups If you have a large group or club which would like to walk this event, please give the Nebraska Wanderfreunde Trailblazers advance notice so that plans can be made to greet and help you with registration. Elsewhere on the Web
Directions From West and North: From East and South: Disclaimer The Nebraska Wanderfreunde Trailblazers, sponsors of this event, and Lansky's Restaurant are not liable for accidents, thefts, and/or material damage. Every effort has been made to make this a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event. Contact Jim & Sheila 712-323-5874 |
10K,
2007/Y1099
$1.50
-- walkers who do not wish to obtain credit. This fee covers
administration costs.
City
Streets, some hills. Many historical landmarks, historic and
picturesque cemetery. Walk where Abraham Lincoln once walked!
Child strollers are OK on this walk, but not suitable for wheelchairs.
Pets