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There has been a scope change on the first bicycle trip weekend to Decorah, on the Trout Run trail. The EISC Camping Committee ran into some problems on this weekend as the planned campground was already full. I understand the Camping Committee is looking at alternatives and may have an update in the future.  There is still a lot of sites that are non-reservable and below are instructions on how to secure these sites. It is recommended that the call be made on June 12th at 8:00 A.M.

As for the bike ride, meet on Saturday, June 15, at the downtown trailhead for a 10:30 bike ride start.

We have some rooms at the Quality Inn (information below) that we can check into after the ride. The club has enjoyed riding this trail in the past and is anxious to go back.

The Trout Run Trail runs next to the Decorah Trout Hatchery--the second largest trout hatchery in Iowa. The 11-mile loop around Decorah crosses trout streams five times. The trail follows the Upper Iowa River for its first two miles. As you travel the Trout Run Trail, you might have to remind yourself you're right next to the city of Decorah because of the secluded route the trail takes. The city is close at hand--and so are restaurants, hotels, gift shops, bike shops and several ice cream shops. While you're on the trail look up! You may see the famous Decorah Eagle's nest. Mom, Dad and eaglets live in this six-foot-wide nest weighing more than 750 pounds. While much of the trail is flat, there are sharp switchbacks (tight curves along the trail) that weave you back and forth along beautiful Iowa countryside. There are a few slight climbs as our members from previous trips can confirm.

The Quality Inn and Suites at 705 Commerce Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101, has a block of nine rooms under the EISC name for one night, Saturday, June 15. The rooms will be held until May 15, then released to the public. Apparently, the hotels in Decorah sell out on weekends in the summer. The AARP rate is $151 a night for a room with twin queens. If you want to stay over with the club, call - (563) 382- 2269 to reserve your room before May 15. This hotel is two blocks off the Trout Run trail and right on Hwy 9, five minutes away from Toppling Goliath Brewery. Several members have expressed interest in visiting the brewery again on this trip. There are many other attractions in the Decorah area to explore.