Star Trekkers of Irving, Texas
COOPER LAKE STATE PARK
Sulphur Springs, Texas
JANUARY 1, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2003
10 K YRE WALK VOLKSSPORT EVENT
COYOTE RUN HIKING TRAIL WALK
A Award
EVENT: # SW 03 -Y1575
This event sanctioned by the AVA in the IVV
Eligible for credit toward IVV Achievement Awards
WELCOME TO COOPER LAKE STATE PARK
South Sulphur offers a great variety of water and land based recreation
(camping, fishing, picnicking, bird watching, nature study, unsupervised
swimming). With 2,560 acres and more than 25 miles of shoreline, visitors
can enjoy the park's spectacular scenery by boat, foot or on horseback, or
just relax and enjoy breathtaking sunsets over a 19,300 acre lake.
Wildlife observation can be very rewarding with sightings of bald eagles,
white pelicans, wild turkey, waterfowl, white-tailed deer, squirrels,
raccoons and beavers.
SPONSOR: Star Trekkers of Irving, AVA681, Cooper Lake
State Park,
City of Irving Parks and Recreation and New Balance Shoes.
LOCATION: Start/Finish is at the South Sulphur Unit,
Heron Harbor Day Use Area. See map for directions. The Walking Box is
located inside the Headquarters at the Park entrance.
START/FINISH: The Park Headquarters is open daily 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m., every day of the year. You may start between dawn and three
hours before dark. Events will be held regardless of weather, no refund.
ELIGIBILITY: Events are open to the public. Everyone is
welcome, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. This event
is sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (A V A), a member of
the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV) and count toward IVV
achievement awards. There will be 2 event stamps for 2003 with unlimited
IVV distance credit. All participants must carry and return a signed start
card. Pets must be on a leash at all times. Please pick up after your pet.
DISTANCE: The walk/trail is 10K.
TRAIL: The trail is the Coyote Run Hiking Trail, with a
short part along paved roads back to the Boat Launch area and Heron Harbor
Day Use Area. It will be difficult for strollers, but not suitable for
wheel chairs. Trail rating is "2". During the rainy season, you may have
to walk the substitute walk along the paved Park roads. Bring your
binoculars for bird watching. Restrooms are available at Start/Finnish and
other park locations.
UTILIZE THE MAP ON THE TRAIL
REFRESHMENTS: Water will be available at the start/finish
and park road.
IVV BOOKS: All participants desiring IVV Credit for event
participation and/or achieved distances are reminded to bring their IVV
books to the event.
Insert cards are available.
AWARD: Is a 1 l/2-inch enamel pin as shown on the
brochure front. There will be no re-orders.
FEES: Award and IVV Credit $6.00
B Award and IVV Credit $4.00
IVV Credit Only $3.00
No Credit Free
Star Trekkers YRE's only coupons/chips - 10 for $20.00, contact the walk
director
PARK ENTRANCE FEE: Daily per person $ 2.00
Gold TX Cons. Passport $50.00
INFORMATION: Gunh1ilt C. Money, 972/986-5086, gunic@aol.com
Paul Harris, Cooper Lake State Park 903/945-5256
DISCLAIMER: The sponsors of the event are not liable for
lost or stolen items, accident or injury. Every effort will be made by the
sponsors to make this a safe and enjoyable event.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Park Cabins, Shelters, Camp sites etc., 1-512-389-8900
Holiday Inn, 1-30, Exit 127, Sulphur Springs, 1-800-566-4431
Best Western, 1-30, Exit 127, Sulphur Springs, 1-800-980-2378
South Sulphur Store, right side on FM3505, before park entrance, for
breakfast, hamburger etc.
Visit our website - www.startrekkers.org
