Directions to Killeen/Fort Hood & Schedule of Events:
To Killeen--Main Gate Fort Hood:
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 Hood).
To BLORA (camping):
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 Hood).
To BLORA (camping):
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 the Garrison, I am working 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. The museums may provide us some coffee, possibly snacks, but there is NO guarantee. 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.
May 2012 schedule:
PLEASE BE AT THE ASSEMBLY AREA ON FRIDAY AT 0800 (the museums have given me great support, and I'd like to repay them by having our vehicles at their facilities for Soldiers to view).
Thursday, 24 May 2012:
All Day: Arrival and check in lodging (BLORA Ranch (camping) or local hotels):
0830-0930: Set up for display
0930: Arrive staging point for Pass in Review (Sandowski Field, III Corps HQ)
1000: Pass in Review --return to display location
1030-1700: Vehicle and Equipment Display--Location: ACS parking lot (T.J Mills and Battalion Ave)
0830-0930: Set up for display
0930: Arrive staging point for Pass in Review (Sandowski Field, III Corps HQ)
1000: Pass in Review --return to display location
1030-1700: Vehicle and Equipment Display--Location: ACS parking lot (T.J Mills and Battalion Ave)
Friday, 25 May 2012:
0730: BLORA Ranch Convoy SP's for Assembly Area (Mr. Bob Shaw will be Convoy Commander into post--people at local hotels make their own way to AA at 1st CAV museum)
0800: Assembly Area--Location 1st CAV museum
(NOTE: the museum may provide coffee and donuts (no promise)--eat prior or bring your own)
0800-0930: 1st CAV museum visit and display
0930: Mandatory Safety/Orientation Brief/final distro of Vehicle Packets
TBD---Group Photograph / fueling opportunity
1000: Convoy to West Fort Hood nuclear bunker facility
1100: Convoy to Ranges
noon: Lunch (bring your own)
1300-1730: Range Convoy
1730- Return-- Release
1830-2000 Group Dinner--Location (Local Restaurant: TBD)
0800: Assembly Area--Location 1st CAV museum
(NOTE: the museum may provide coffee and donuts (no promise)--eat prior or bring your own)
0800-0930: 1st CAV museum visit and display
0930: Mandatory Safety/Orientation Brief/final distro of Vehicle Packets
TBD---Group Photograph / fueling opportunity
1000: Convoy to West Fort Hood nuclear bunker facility
1100: Convoy to Ranges
noon: Lunch (bring your own)
1300-1730: Range Convoy
1730- Return-- Release
1830-2000 Group Dinner--Location (Local Restaurant: TBD)
Saturday, 26 May 2012:
0800-0900: Assembly Area at BLORA
0900-1500: Convoy--North Nolan Road to East Range Road (Around the Horn)
1500: Return to BLORA
1500-2000: Free Drive TA 36
0900-1500: Convoy--North Nolan Road to East Range Road (Around the Horn)
1500: Return to BLORA
1500-2000: Free Drive TA 36
