First Day Hikes

at Missouri State Parks

Celebrate the beginning of 2025 by taking a guided hike in a Missouri state park or historic site on Jan. 1. Start a new tradition with your friends and family as you get some healthy exercise and enjoy the great outdoors. First Day Hikes are promoted by America’s State Parks and are held throughout the country. For more information, click here.

Click on the park names below to learn more about each hike. 

To see more hiking opportunities near you, check out our statewide trails map. For a list of all upcoming guided hikes at Missouri State Parks, click here.

Park/Historic Site

Meeting Location

Time

Bennett Spring State Park, LebanonSavanna Ridge Trail trailhead1-4 p.m.
Big Sugar Creek State Park, PinevilleOzark Chinquapin Trail trailhead9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site, Ash GrovePicnic shelter10 a.m. to noon
Bryant Creek State Park, AvaTrailheadNoon to 3:30 p.m.
Crowder State Park, TrentonSpecial-use area10-11:30 a.m.
Cuivre River State Park, TroyHamilton Hollow Trail trailhead10 a.m.
First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site and Katy Trail State Park, St. CharlesKaty Trail directly across from First State Capitol10 a.m. to noon
Graham Cave State Park, DanvillePark office/visitor center9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hawn State Park, Ste. GenevieveSpanish Land Grant Trail trailhead10 a.m.
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site/Missouri State Museum, Jefferson CityLohman Building1-2:30 p.m.
Katy Trail and Rock Island Trail state parks, WindsorWindsor trailhead2 p.m.
Knob Noster State Park, Knob NosterClearfork Shelter11 a.m. to noon
Lake of the Ozarks State Park, BrumleyGrand Glaize Beach ShelterNoon
Meramec State Park, SullivanIn front of the visitor center11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Missouri Mines State Historic Site, Park HillsGatehouse9-10:30 a.m.
Onondaga Cave State Park, LeasburgVisitor center10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Roaring River State Park, CassvilleLower level of the CCC Lodge10 a.m. to noon
Robertsville State Park, RobertsvilleLost Hill Trail trailhead in the campground10 a.m.
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park – Deer Run Trail, ColumbiaPlaygroundNoon to 3:30 p.m.
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park – Gans Creek Wild Area, ColumbiaWagon Wheel Trailhead (Gans Creek Wild Area Trail)8:30 a.m. to noon
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park – Grassland Trail, ColumbiaGrassland Trail trailhead2:30-4:30 p.m.
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park – Sinkhole and Devil's Icebox trails, ColumbiaDevil's Icebox parking lot9:30-11:30 a.m.
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park – Sinkhole and Devil's Icebox trails, ColumbiaDevil's Icebox parking lot12:30-2:30 p.m.
St. Francois State Park, Bonne Terre – hikeSwimming Deer Trail trailhead1-3:30 p.m.
St. Francois State Park, Bonne Terre – walkShelter 210 a.m.
St. Joe State Park, Park HillsShelter 61-3 p.m.
Stockton State Park, DadevilleUmber Ridge Trail trailhead11 a.m.
Table Rock State Park, BransonLakeshore Trail trailhead at State Park MarinaNoon to 2 p.m.
Thousand Hills State Park, KirksvilleRed Bud Trail trailhead10-11 a.m.
Trail of Tears State Park, JacksonLake Boutin beach parking lot12:30-3:15 p.m.
Wakonda State Park, La GrangeJasper Lake Trail trailhead10 a.m.
Washington State Park, De SotoThunderbird Lodge1 p.m.