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Discovery Adventure Course Location

Discovery Adventure Course is located in beautiful and secluded wooded areas on the Bethel College campus. Many of the physical elements can be found along the sidewalk and wood chipped portions of Sand Creek Trail, just east and west of Memorial Grove. There is also a collection of physical elements along the hedgerow north and east of Goering Hall.

Driving Directions

• From the north or south via I-135

  Take Exit 34 (K-15 North Newton, Abilene) and proceed south for about half a mile. Thresher Stadium is located on the east (left hand) side. Go past Thresher Stadium on the east (left hand) side, and immediately make a left turn. View a map of this route.

• From the north via K-15

  Proceed past 30th Street. Thresher Stadium is located on the east (left hand) side. Go past Thresher Stadium on the east (left hand) side, and immediately make a left turn. View a map of this route.

• From the west via Hwy. 50

  Take Highway 50 on the south side of Newton and enter Interstate 135 N (US-50 E Emporia, US-81 N Salina). Proceed north on I-135 until Exit 34 (K-15 North Newton, Abilene) and continue directions above from the south via I-135. View a map of this route.

• From the east via Hwy. 50

  Pass through Walton and proceed to the exit for Newton and 12th street. Take this exit (do not take the ramp to I-135 for Wichita); this will take you to Old Trail Road 1200. Follow Old Trail Road 1200 to 12th Street and turn right. Proceed on 12th Street (west) to K-15 (Main Street). Turn right (north) on K-15. Go past the 27th Street entrance to campus. Take a right turn into the parking lot located on the immediate south side of Thresher Stadium. View a map of this route.

Parking

Smaller groups should park in the area by Memorial Grove. Buses and larger groups should park in the parking area east of Goering Hall. All groups should walk to Memorial Grove, where they will be greeted by their facilitators. If weather conditions require it, facilitators will communicate to a group’s contact person regarding other meeting plans.

Places to Stay

Places to Eat

Contact Information

Discovery Adventure Course
Bethel College
300 E 27th Street
North Newton, KS 67117
Toll-free 1-800-522-1887, ext. 203
Local: (316) 284-5203
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