Walk in the Francis Park Neighborhood

We will meet at the northwest corner of Francis Park, at the intersection of Nottingham and Donovan (Nottingham High School -- 4915 Donovan Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109), and walk for finishing up with a walk down Murdock aka "Candy Cane Lane."

From I-44 westbound take the Arsenal exit and turn right. The left turn on Jamieson is a short distance from the exit. Take Jamieson south to Delor St. Go left (east) on Delor to Donovan, and left on Donovan to Nottingham.

From eastbound I-44, take Jamieson south to Delor St. Go left (east) on Delor to Donovan, and left on Donovan to Nottingham.

From Watson Rd./Chippewa, take Jamieson south, left on Delor, and left on Donovan to Nottingham.

After the walk we will have brunch at a local restaurant

I would like to take this opportunity to remember you to be safe. DO NOT leave any valuables visible inside of you car. Put valuables in the trunk or glove compartment. If you know someone else who is going on our meetup, try to carpool. My cell number is 314-306-3222.

What to bring:

• WATER – THIS IS IMPORTANT ALL YEAR LONG AND ESPECIALLY IN THE WARMER MONTHS. WE WILL USUALLY BE OUT FOR AT LEAST 1 ½ HOURS AND THAT IS TOO LONG TO GO WITHOUT REPLENISHING THE LIQUIDS THAT YOU WILL BE BURNING WHILE WALKING. – I AVOID DRINKING CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES BEFORE WALKING. THE ARE A LOT OF GOOD ARTICLES ABOUT “effects of caffeine and exercise” ON THE Internet OR ASK YOU DOCTOR.
• Dress in layers (not sure what the weather will do). The top couple of layers should be easily unbuttoned or unzipped to allow easy ventilation. Wear a hat.
• I recommend broken in hiking shoes over Tennis shoes. A lot of the trails are over loose gravel and dirt and the treads on the hiking boots work much better.
• Snacks – EAT LIGHTLY BEFORE THE WALK AND BRING A POWER BAR OR SNACK TO MUNCH ON DURING THE WALK.

Greg Kluempers