First Day Hike

at Cuivre River State Park

1/1/2026 | Cuivre River State Park | Troy, MO.

Start the new year off on the right foot with an easy guided walk in Cuivre River's historic Camp Sherwood. Camp Sherwood was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and opened to the public in 1937. The camp is divided into four villages and contains 53 original buildings and structures. The majority of the camp was designated a historic district by the National Park Service in 1985.

We will meet at the park's visitor center at 1 p.m. for hot chocolate and restroom breaks before driving up to Camp Sherwood. The tour will begin in the camp around 1:30 p.m. The walk will be about 0.6 mile along gravel roads. Please dress for the weather and bring water.

This event is free and open to the public. People of all ages and abilities are welcome, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are allowed, but they must be kept under control and on a leash no longer than feet. 

Registration is required; a registration link will be provided here once it is available. If the hike is canceled, an announcement will be emailed to registrants and posted on the park's Facebook page and the Park and Site Status Map.

First Day Hikes are promoted by America's State Parks and are held at parks across the country at the start of each year. For more information about this hike, please call the park office at 636-528-7247. 

When and Where:

  • Meet at the visitor center at 1 p.m. (GPS coordinates: 39.006756, -90.925208).

Cuivre River State Park contact information:

  • Address: 678 State Route 147, Troy, Mo.
  • Phone number: 636-528-7247

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Associated Activities

Hiking and walking