Nebraska Wanderfreunde Trailblazers
Start Point (Registration) Location Three 70 Express Mart Convenience
Store After registering you will drive a short distance (about 1/3 mile) to the walk start. Elsewhere on the Web
Start/Finish Times Daily dawn to dusk. Start Point closes at 8 pm on major holidays (e.g. Christmas and Thanksgiving). 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:
Early travelers blazed the 2,170 mile stretch of trail seeking a new life, trekking from Missouri to Oregon west on what would become the Oregon Trail. The Oregon Trail was not one single path, but rather a multitude of various wagon roads. The trail originally began at Independence, Missouri, crossing the present states of Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, and ending in Oregon. However, various other towns along the Missouri River became jumping off points such as St. Joseph MO, Nebraska City, Plattsmouth, Omaha, and 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. Route is 10 kilometers (6.2
miles) in length and is rated 1+. Trail
goes around the Wehrspann Lake in the Chalco Hills Recreation
Area. The trail goes along asphalt, concrete, and gravel walkways.
Strollers and wheelchairs may have a little difficulty with a
couple of hills. Comments Carry water on hot days. Benches
are scattered along the trail. Pit toilets are available on the
trail. The park office is located at about the halfway point
and has modern restrooms and water when open. There are numerous
shady areas along the trail. expect windy conditions on the top
of the dam. Insect spray is recommended during summer months. 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 either east of west on
I-80 take Highway 370 exit (exit 439). Turn west on Highway 370
for about 1/4 mile to the 370 Express Convenience Store and gas
station - on the north side of Hwy 370. After registering you will
drive a short distance (about 1/3 mile) to the walk start. 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 Bob and Ruth Stotler (402) 592-5264
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Wehrspann
Lake
PDF of Chalco Hills/Wehspann Lake
area
Trail Rating/Description
Pets