Joplin, Missouri 

Special Programs: Cemetery Stroll, Authors & Literary Event, Firehouses, Historic Churches, Veteran Memorials, Carnegie Library, Hooray for Hollywood, Law Enforcement

AVA Sanction: YR535 (Open January 1 - December 31, 2010)

Description: A choice of 2- 10K walks (one stamp).  Dogs must be leashed and are not allowed inside the start point.

Starting at Freeman East, the first walk takes you by the apartment where the famous Bonnie & Clyde had a shoot-out with local police and then to Inspiration Point for a view of Shoal Creek.  Trail is rated 2 and is not suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.

For the second 10K, you drive a short distance to the start point.  This walk takes you through downtown, county courthouse and Ozark Christian College.  Trail is rated 1 and is suitable for stroller with assistance. 

Registration: Registration is Freeman East Conference Center Lobby, 932 E. 34th Street.  Entrance is on lower level, southwest corner.  Credit only.  Fees are $3 for IVV credit and free for those not desiring credit. Start Time is 6 AM to 9 PM.

Directions to Registration/Start Point:
From I-44 from the west, take Main Street (Hwy 43 North) exit north to 32nd Street.  Turn right onto 32nd Street.  Turn right on Indiana.  Freeman East is on the southwest corner of Indiana and 34th Street.  Turn right on 34th Street.  Turn left at second entrance and drive to parking lot below Conference Center.
From I-44 from the east, take exit 8B on Bus. 71 (Rangeline Road) north.  Continue to 32nd Street.  Turn left on 32nd to Indiana.  Turn left on Indiana and continue as above.

Contact: Retha Thomas, 417-206-4050, or Retha@joplin.com

Coordinates: N 37º 03.015, W 94º 30.471