First Day Hikes
Celebrate the beginning of 2026 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bryant Creek State Park, Ava | Trailhead | Noon to 3:15 p.m. |
| Hawn State Park, Ste. Genevieve | Spanish Land Grant Trail trailhead | 1-3:45 p.m. |
| St. Francois State Park, Bonne Terre – hike | Swimming Deer Trail trailhead | 1-3:30 p.m. |
| St. Francois State Park, Bonne Terre – walk | Shelter 2 | 10:30 a.m. |
| St. Joe State Park, Park Hills | Shelter 6 | 1-3 p.m. |
| Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville | Red Bud Trail trailhead | 10-11 a.m. |
| Wakonda State Park, La Grange | Agate Lake Trail parking area | 2-3:30 p.m. |
| Wakonda State Park, La Grange | Jasper Lake Trail parking area | 10:30-11:45 a.m. |