2024

Walkers can walk in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, through Jefferson Barracks Park and on the Mississippi River Greenway. The park has many memorials to veterans.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Lemay - Jefferson Barracks

Year Round Walk

SN: 124540 - 2024 / Y0133

when is the event

From Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 to Dec 30th, 2024

Start box available: During daylight only.

where is the event

St. Louis, Missouri

The address/location to the Physical Start Box (PSB) for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:

2700 Telegraph Road, Lemay, Missouri 63125

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: St. Louis County

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Event comments

NO PETS ALLOWED in National Cemetery. JB Park and Mississippi River Greenway is suitable for wheelchairs/strollers. The 5K route into the National Cemetery is difficult for wheelchairs/strollers due to segment of gravel path in Sylvan Springs Park. Driving directions are on the walk directions.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1B, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

NEW WALK ROUTES. This walk is in Jefferson Barracks Park across from the oldest operating military installation west of the Mississippi River. Several military memorials and historic buildings are in the park. Two 5K routes are available: one in JB Park along paved trail; the other enters Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. The 10K route includes JB Park and Mississippi River Greenway.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

2700 Telegraph, Lemay, MO. Approx. 1 mile from I-255 exit 2 (Hwy 231). Walgreens is on the right side at intersection of Telegraph & Jefferson Barracks Road. Open daily 8am-9pm. Walk Box at photo counter. Walk dawn to dusk only-no lights along Park trail. Drive from Walgreen's to JB Trailhead to begin all walk routes.

Maps phrase and directions link

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2700 Telegraph Road, Lemay, Missouri 63125

event sponsor

Illinois Trekkers Volkssport Club (AVA-0047)

Event website: www.illinois-trekkers.org

point of contact

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