Decorah Rotary Dunning's Spring Trail Service Project

 

The Decorah Rotary Club is partnering with Decorah Human Powered Trails (DHPT) to complete construction of a new addition to Decorah's extensive trails system on the east approach to Dunning's Spring. In addition to the volunteer labor, Decorah Rotary's contribution included a $5,000 gift along with a matching $5,000 grant from Rotary District 5970.

 

For anyone who has hiked the trail on the right flank of the 200 ft waterfall, the ascending path is challenging but the hike down can be treacherous. This new trail will create a loop with a safer descent and an alternate option for hiking above the falls. Decorah Rotary and DHPT were supported by Pine Creek Trail Builders, runners from the Luther College Cross Country team, and other volunteers in completing technical preparation work to have the trail area ready for the Rotary and DHPT trail construction volunteers to complete the final phase of the project.

 

Dunning's Spring and its associated waterfall are listed on Tripadvisor as #1 on its list of “The 15 Best Things to Do in Decorah.” The park offers hiking trails, picnic space, and scenic views.

 

For more photos of the Rotary and DHPT volunteer team in action please see the companion photo album at Dunning's Spring Trail Service Project.

 

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