Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club is inviting Evanston Bike Club to join them for a biking weekend in WI!
Bike Wisconsin—Elroy-Sparta Trail—Aug. 3-5
Join Lakeshore Ski & Sports Club to bike one of the most popular trails in the country—the Elroy-Sparta State Trail in southwestern Wisconsin. This crushed limestone trail follows an abandoned railroad bed 32.5 miles through the WI countryside including three rock tunnels ranging from 1/4 to ¾ miles.
Drive on your own and stay with us at the Park Oasis Inn-Best Western, which is approximately 15 miles from the Elroy trailhead of the bike trail. Enjoy the pool, hot tub, pool table, lounge and restaurant where you will receive a 10% discount on breakfast.
On Saturday we plan to ride the northern half of the bike trail route starting in Wilton. Riders have the option of riding approximately 46 miles round trip from Wilton to Sparta on this abandoned railroad track, which includes 2 rock tunnels and a lunch break in Sparta. Riders can opt for a shorter distance with a lunch break in Norwalk on the return.
On Sunday we’ll drive to Elroy and ride the southern part of the route—Elroy to Wilton (approximately 38 miles round-trip)—with a lunch break in Wilton.
If you have boundless biking energy, the Elroy-Sparta State Trail also connects to other local trails that you could add on Friday or Sunday, such as La Crosse River State Trail, 400 State Trail and Mill Bluff State Park.
Leader: Ed Hanlon ehanlon@rgla.com Wk: 847-916-2708 M:847-275-7452
Assistant: Jan Carlson jan_carlson@sbcglobal.net
Additional Information:
Trail passes ($5/person/day) are not included in the price. Instructions for obtaining the passes will be sent via a separate email. Flashlights and jackets are needed for the tunnels, which are dark and cool and water from springs above can trickle onto the trail. Bikers should walk bikes through the tunnels.
Trail surface is crushed limestone.
Link to trail information and maps:
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/elroysparta/
Non-Member Rate (double occupancy): $225
Details:2 night accommodation, double-occupancy at Park Oasis Inn-Best Western. Enjoy the pool, hot tub, pool table, lounge. Continental Breakfast also included. [Trail passes ($5/person/day) are not included in the price.]
Single Rm. Supplement: $180
Website link to the event where you can register -
http://www.lssc.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=316133&item_id=796770