Directions to Killeen & Schedule of Events:
To Killeen--Main Gate Fort Cavazos
From I-35: When you Get to Belton, TX, take exit (Hwy 190 West to Killeen/Fort Hood ) Follow Hwy-190 20 miles to main gate (T.J. Mills Blvd, Fort Cavazos).
To Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA) camp site:
Route A:
· Exit I-35 to E 6th Ave/Farm-to-Market Rd 93 W. Continue West (1 mile)
· Turn Right onto N Main Street. Go North (1 mile)
· Take left onto Sparta Road (7.6 miles) (small two lane road. Lots of curves)
· Destination will be on the LEFT (Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area) –BLORA "Mountain Bike Trails"
Route B:
· Head west on US-190 W (11 miles)
· Take the exit toward TX-439 Spur/Nolanville (merge onto N Central Texas Expy access road)
· Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Rd (1.2 miles)
· Turn left onto Farm to Market 439 W
· Head west on Farm to Market 439 W toward Quarry Rd (.3 miles)
· Take the 1st right onto Quarry Rd (turns into gravel road)
· Head north on Nolanville Rd/Quarry Rd (gravel road) (4 miles) You will cross cattle guard onto main reservation
· Turn right onto N Nolan Rd. Travel East (4 miles)
· Destination will be on the left (Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area) –BLORA
From I-35: When you Get to Belton, TX, take exit (Hwy 190 West to Killeen/Fort Hood ) Follow Hwy-190 20 miles to main gate (T.J. Mills Blvd, Fort Cavazos).
To Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA) camp site:
Route A:
· Exit I-35 to E 6th Ave/Farm-to-Market Rd 93 W. Continue West (1 mile)
· Turn Right onto N Main Street. Go North (1 mile)
· Take left onto Sparta Road (7.6 miles) (small two lane road. Lots of curves)
· Destination will be on the LEFT (Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area) –BLORA "Mountain Bike Trails"
Route B:
· Head west on US-190 W (11 miles)
· Take the exit toward TX-439 Spur/Nolanville (merge onto N Central Texas Expy access road)
· Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Rd (1.2 miles)
· Turn left onto Farm to Market 439 W
· Head west on Farm to Market 439 W toward Quarry Rd (.3 miles)
· Take the 1st right onto Quarry Rd (turns into gravel road)
· Head north on Nolanville Rd/Quarry Rd (gravel road) (4 miles) You will cross cattle guard onto main reservation
· Turn right onto N Nolan Rd. Travel East (4 miles)
· Destination will be on the left (Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area) –BLORA
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Schedule of Events:
With final approval from III Corps, I will work on several different routes for us. Because there have been some concerns on the level of challenge the route will present us, we'll plan on a brief open discussion during the Orientation Brief to clarify and alleviate any concerns. All in all, there will be plenty of convoy and free drive opportunities as well as chances to visit the Fort Hood museums and also see modern Army equipment along the way.
NOTE: Meals will be your responsibility. It would be best if you "brown bagged" your lunch. The shops on post are ONLY for DoD personnel, and you have to show ID to buy anything there.
October schedule:
PLEASE BE AT THE ASSEMBLY AREA ON FRIDAY AT 1000 (The Garrison Staff have given us great support, and I'd like to repay them by having our vehicles available for Soldiers to view).
Thursday:
All Day: Arrival and check in lodging (BLORA Ranch (camping) or local hotels):
Friday:
All Day: Arrival and check in lodging (BLORA Ranch (camping) or local hotels):
0930: Set up for static display
1000-1700: Vehicle and Equipment Static Display--Location: Main PX - Clear Creek Road
0930: Set up for static display
1000-1700: Vehicle and Equipment Static Display--Location: Main PX - Clear Creek Road
Saturday:
0730: BLORA Ranch Convoy SP's for Assembly Area
0800: Assembly Area--Location TBD
0830: Mandatory Safety/Orientation Brief/final distro of Vehicle Packets
TBD---fueling opportunity
0900: Convoy to Training Areas
noon: Lunch (bring your own)
1300-1730: Convoy to Training Areas
1730- Return-- Release
1830-2000 Group Dinner--Location (Local Restaurant: TBD)
0800: Assembly Area--Location TBD
0830: Mandatory Safety/Orientation Brief/final distro of Vehicle Packets
TBD---fueling opportunity
0900: Convoy to Training Areas
noon: Lunch (bring your own)
1300-1730: Convoy to Training Areas
1730- Return-- Release
1830-2000 Group Dinner--Location (Local Restaurant: TBD)
Sunday:
0800-0900: Assembly Area -- TBD
0900-1500: Convoy to Training Areas
1500: Return to BLORA
1500-2000: Departure Fort Hood
0900-1500: Convoy to Training Areas
1500: Return to BLORA
1500-2000: Departure Fort Hood