We climbed it!

Okay, we didn’t go to the top of the Arch, but we climbed the steps going up to the Arch grounds. This event was a little different than our usual ones. Instead of a well-defined registration table with signs and banners, it was just the meet director, walking around with a clipboard. We started at the top of the ramps going to the riverboat cruise. An area rich with history, plus a beautiful view of the Mississippi river. Participants used an orienteering map with 24 checkpoints, but instead of punching at that control, they answered a multiple choice question.

Most of the questions were easy once you were there, but a couple of them caused some confusion. The results below include the approximate elapsed time, the number of questions correctly answered, and which ones were missed.

Since the course is “semi” permanent, if you’re a SLOC member and would like an electronic version of the map and the questions…to go do on your own, email me, mgeldmeier@earthlink.net.

Gateway Arch Urban Scramble 2026 – Clue Sheet

#1. Food Cart: How much is Lemonade?         A) $3.00        B) $4.00 C) $5.00

#2. Info Sign: _____ Solid?                                  A) Rock          B) Steel   C) Semi-

#3. Info Sign: What is in the picture?    A) Barges      B) Horses              C) Steamboats

#4. Info Sign: What is this sign about?A) Pony Express      B) Stagecoaches       C) The Flag

#5. Info Sign: William Clark’s _____ Council?A) Indian      B) Settlement   C) Riverboat

#6. Bronze Plaque:  What year did the Captain return? A) 1806          B) 1807           C) 1808

#7. Map Sign: What emergency location is this?                   A) 5     B) 6    C) 7

#8. Frisbee Golf: Which word is part of the center sculpture?      A) Disc      B) Louis C) Clark

#9. This large partially hidden utility box is what color?     A) Silver   B) Black C) Green

#10. Map Sign: What emergency location is this?                 A) 12    B) 14    C) 16

#11. Highest Point: Tree to the south has?    A) Flowers     B) Little Acorns     C) Moss

#12. Sign on Fence.  This is ___ property?      A) US Govt.     B) City     C) Private

#13. Map Sign: What emergency location is this?     A) 11   B) 13         C) 15

#14. Look between Arch legs across river.  What name is on the grain silos? A) Bunge B) Cargill C) R&R

#15. Look straight up.  How many tiny windows?                 A) 10   B) 12 C) 16

#16. Info Sign: What is the object that sticks out?  A) Lorraine Cross B) Arrowhead C) Nail

#17. Look at the RR tracks.  How many little metal stairs? A) 6     B) 10     C) 14

#18. Map Sign: What emergency location is this?                  A) 4     B) 8       C) 16

#19. Info Sign: Who’s picture is on the right? A) Lewis B) Grant C) McNair

#20. Which word appears above the four columns?A) TRINO  B) TRUST  C) AVIS

#21. Grove of trees.  How many trees are here?                  A) 4      B) 7       C) 11

#22. Map Sign: What emergency location is this?                 A) 10    B) 12     C) 14

#23. Map Sign: What emergency location is this?                 A) 11    B) 13     C) 15

#24. Large Planter: Color of flowers on the south side? A) White       B) Purple       C)

Yes, little acorns…

Thanks to everyone that came out to Tower Grove Park for orienteering with the trees! Did you know that several of those tree species are rare or endangered and that Tower Grove is an arboretum with a mission of saving the trees?!

What a busy day in the park. With the farmers market and many outdoor enthusiasts, the park was packed. We even shared our HQ location picnic spot with a running/walking group. They were lively with music that kept the vibe going.

The response to this event was tremendous. A much larger turnout than was anticipated and we ran out of maps. Apologies to those that had to wait for a used map, and thank you to those that donated their map so it could be used again. Your club is frugal – we don’t like to waste things, but this time we guessed too little. Thanks everyone for rolling with it! If you want a map as a souvenir, shoot me an email and I’ll send an electronic version or mail a hard-copy. mgeldmeier@earthlink.net.

Quick picture from computer results.