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Trailnet & GO! St. Louis® Partner to Bring Walking Events in 2008!
Walking is the #1 participation sport worldwide for many great reasons. It's easy to do - no special skills, advanced conditioning or high tech gear is required. It's healthy - good for cardiovascular fitness, lowering blood pressure, slowing down osteoporosis bone loss, improving muscle tone and lessening anxiety. It's safe - lower impact and less stressful on the heart and joints than other forms of exercise. Join Trailnet and GO! St. Louis® on one or more of our nine new walking events.
View Walking Event Photos on Flickr 
See schedule below for full details or view walking calendar pdf (1.4 MB)
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Sightings of Spring Hike
Saturday, April 5, 2008
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Start: Fort Belle Fontaine County Park
13002 Bellefontaine Road, St. Louis, MO 63138
Route: 3 miles
Features: Enjoy a leisurely group-led, interpretive hike to look for the sights of spring including migrating birds, wildlife and budding flora. The Friends of Fort Bellefontaine will provide site interpretation and a naturalist from the Missouri Department of Conservation will lead a hike. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes and bring water and binoculars. This program is suitable for all ages.
Pre-registration: Call the Missouri Department of Conservation at 314/877-6014 beginning March 22 to register for the interpretive hike that leaves at 10:30 AM.
Directions: From I-270 in MO take MO-367 North. Turn right onto New Jamestown Rd. Turn left onto Bellefontaine Rd and follow into park.
Fees: FREE
In partnership with: The Confluence, The Great Rivers Greenway District, Friends of Fort Bellefontaine and the Missouri Department of Conservation |
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Wings of Spring
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Start: Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386
Features: View our feathered friends on one of three walking events offered as part of the Wings of Spring Birding Festival.
Two Pecan Pond Hike – 1 mile
Ellis Island Hike – 3 miles
Riverlands Exploration Walk – 5 miles
Fees: FREE
In Partnership with: Wings of Spring Confluence Birding Festival visit www.wingsofspring.org to register or for more information. |
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Wednesday Evening Walks
Hike It, Bike It or Cave It at Cliff Cave Park
Wednesday, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, 2008
5:30 – 8:00 PM
Brought to you by: The Great Rivers Greenway District
Start: Cliff Cave Park, 806 Cliff Cave Road, St. Louis, MO 63129
Hike It Routes: 5 mile paved Mississippi River Trail (loop trail or choose your distance out and back on the trail)
Bike It Routes: 5 mile paved Mississippi River Trail or 1.4 mile spur trail recommended for mountain bikes
Cave it Route: Explore the cave, the park’s namesake. Pre-registration is required at 636/391-0912 #28 for the caving program. Equipment is provided to cavers, maximum number for the tour is 15. There is a $5 per person charge for the cave tour. Be prepared to get wet, there is a spring in the cave, and please wear old shoes.
Features: The 5 mile Mississippi River Trail was paved in partnership with The Great Rivers Greenway District and St. Louis County Parks. Additional improvements in the park include a pavilion, river overlooks, restrooms and improved parking. Limited SAG support until 8:00 PM.
In Partnership with: St. Louis County Parks
Fees: Hike It or Bike It is FREE; $5 charge for Cave It. Pre-registration is required at 636/391-0912 #28 for Cave It program. |
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Hike It or Bike It at BaratHaven
Saturday, June 7, 2008
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Brought to you by: The Great Rivers Greenway District
Start: City of Dardenne Prairie
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Route: 3.3 mile paved loop trail
Features: Get Active and celebrate National Trails Day on this hike or bike event recommended for families and beginners. The Great Rivers Greenway District developed a park and greenway along this section of Dardenne Creek. The project includes public trail connections to residential and commercial areas within the BaratHaven development. The trail winds through the subdivision and near Barat Academy. The 15-acre lake has three overlook areas for fishing and picnicking. The trail is wheelchair-accessible.
Directions: From I-270 go west on I-40/64 to Hwy K. Turn right onto
Hwy K, then a quick left onto Technology Drive and follow to BaratHaven Blvd. Turn right onto BaratHaven Blvd and follow to the trailhead.
Fees: FREE. St. John's Mercy Medical Center will provide FREE helmet safety checks. New helmets will be available for the reduced rate of $10. |
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Bridge Birthday Bash Hike It or Bike It
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Hike It Registration: 7:30 – 8:00 AM
Bike It Registration: 8:30 – 10:00 AM
Start: Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
10950 Riverview Drive, St. Louis, MO 63137
Hike It Routes: 2 – 5 miles, longest route includes crossing the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge and the 3 mile wood chip loop trail on Chouteau Island.
Bike It Routes: 18, 32 or 51 miles, with Trailnet’s Bicycle Fun Club. The route used for this ride is mostly on roads.
Directions: Exit I-270 at Riverview Drive and go south 100 yards. The Bridge entrance is on the left.
Features: Return to the Bridge for the Birthday Bash featuring brews, Blues, cake and ice cream too (while supplies last)!
Fees: There is no charge for the walk. The ride fee is $8 for Trailnet members, $12 for non-members, and children under 13 are $3 with an adult.
Hike It In Partnership with: MS Society – Gateway Chapter
Bike It In Partnership with: The Confluence, KWMU, the Saint Louis Brewery and Schlafly Beer.
Bike Shop Sponsor: REI |
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Hike It or Bike It at BaratHaven
Saturday, September 6, 2008
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Brought to you by: The Great Rivers Greenway District
Start: City of Dardenne Prairie
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Route: 3.3 mile paved loop trail
Features: The Great Rivers Greenway District developed a park and greenway along this section of Dardenne Creek. The project includes public trail connections to residential and commercial areas within the BaratHaven development. The trail winds through the subdivision and near Barat Academy. The 15-acre lake has three overlook areas for fishing and picnicking. This is a great trail for families – from elders taking a stroll to children in strollers, on in-line skates and bicycles. The trail is wheelchair-accessible.
Directions: From I-270 go west on I-40/64 to Hwy K.
Turn right onto Hwy K, then a quick left onto Technology Drive and follow to BaratHaven Blvd. Turn right onto BaratHaven Blvd and follow to the trailhead.
Fees: FREE |
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Additional Walking Resources:
American Hiking Society
American Trails
American Volkssport Association
Big River Running
Citizen's for Modern Transit - Ten Toe Express Program
Fleet Feet Sports
GO! St. Louis
Illinois Trekkers
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Gateway Chapter
National Center for Safe Routes to School
Oasis- emnriching the lives of older adults
Rails to Trails Conservancy
The Running Center of St. Louis
St. Louis County Parks - 30/30 Hikes
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