Nebraska Wanderfreunde Trailblazers
Start Point (Registration) Location Casey's General
Store Elsewhere on the Web
Start/Finish Times Daily dawn to dusk. Start Point closes early on some major holidays. Call ahead to ensure open hours (402) 944-2555. Award and Fees
Center patch is no charge if all six patches obtained.
This patch will be mailed to you when we receive all six start cards.
This patch is one of a group of patches featuring transportation that helped shape the area's history. These patches, when placed together, form a "wheel." If you collect all six of these patches, the center of the wheel, which features NWFT's mascot, the "little guy," is free of charge. You can find these patches at our regular 2011 events or the following Year Rounds:
The California Trail was somewhat lesser known than the Oregon Trail, but like the Oregon Trail, it answered the call to "Go West, Young Man." About 40,000 people, mostly young men with dreams of gold, traveled this trail. The California Trail began at various jumping-off points in Missouri such as St. Joseph and Independence. The specific route that emigrants and forty-niners used depended on their starting point in Missouri, their final destination in California, the condition of their wagons and livestock, and yearly changes in water and forage along the different routes. One part of this trail passes through the state of Nebraska from Nebraska City to Ashland (also the Oxbow Trail). More information on the California Trail and many of trails featured on our walks can be found at the Western Historic Trails Center in Council Bluffs.
Payment should be made by check
payable to: Eligibility All ages are welcome. Children
under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. NEW WALK IN 2010. Route is 10 kilometers (6.2
miles) in length and is rated 1+.
Trail is on city sidewalks/streets, paved and crushed rock trails wheelchairs and strollers may have some difficulty. Insect spray is recommended during the summer months for part of the 10 KM trail.
Comments 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 which
will be walking this event, please give us advance notice so
that plans can be made to greet you and help you with registration. Directions
From I-80 east bound take exit 420 (NE 63) turn left on NE 63 toward Ashland for about 3.1 miles to US 6. Turn right onto US 6 for about 1.8 miles to NE 66. Turn left onto NE 66 toward Ashland. Take NE 66 (turns into 14th St in town) for about 0.4 miles to start/finish on your left. From I-80 west bound take exit 432 (NE 31) turn right onto NE- 31 toward US 6/Gretna/Ashland for about 0.2 miles. Turn left onto US 6 and go about 7.4 miles to NE 66. Turn right onto NE 66 and go about 0.4 miles to start/finish on your left.
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. Disclaimer The Nebraska Wanderfreunde Trailblazers
is not liable for accidents, thefts, and/or material damage.
Every effort is taken to see that these are safe, enjoyable,
and memorable events. Contact Sandy Spaulding, 184 Dayan Drive, Council Bluffs IA 51503 (712) 322-2797
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10K or 5K
$1.50
-- walkers who do not wish to obtain credit. This fee covers
administration costs.
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