Do you like to hike, but don't have anybody willing to tag along with you? Or, would you like to take in a little cultural or natural history while you get some exercise on a park trail? Many state parks offer guided hikes throughout the year. Below are some of the opportunities that await you! Click on the hike to see more details of each adventure. Some hikes may require advance reservations.
| Date: | Hike: | Park/Historic Site: | Hike Time: |
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| Feb 7 | Guided Bison Saunter | Prairie State Park, Mindenmines | 1-3 p.m. |
| Mar 7 | Guided Bison Saunter | Prairie State Park, Mindenmines | 1-3 p.m. |
| Apr 4 | Guided Bison Saunter | Prairie State Park, Mindenmines | 10 a.m. to noon |
| Apr 4 | Spring Hike on Redbud Trail | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 9 a.m. |
| Apr 11 | Spring Hike on River Forks Trail | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 9 a.m. |
| Apr 18 | Spring Hike on Tall Oaks Trail | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 9 a.m. |
| Apr 25 | Spring Hike on the North Loop of Thompson River Trail | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 9 a.m. |
| May 2 | Guided Bison Saunter | Prairie State Park, Mindenmines | 10 a.m. to noon |
| May 2 | Spring Hike on Redbud Trail | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 9 a.m. |
| May 9 | Spring Hike on the South Loop of Thompson River Trail | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 9 a.m. |
| May 16 | Spring Hike on the Connector Trails | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 9 a.m. |
| May 23 | Spring Hike on River Forks Trail | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 9 a.m. |
| May 30 | Spring Hike on Tall Oaks Trail | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 9 a.m. |
| Jun 6 | Guided Bison Saunter | Prairie State Park, Mindenmines | 10 a.m. to noon |
| Jul 11 | Guided Bison Saunter | Prairie State Park, Mindenmines | 10 a.m. to noon |
| Aug 1 | Guided Bison Saunter | Prairie State Park, Mindenmines | 10 a.m. to noon |
| Sep 12 | Guided Bison Saunter | Prairie State Park, Mindenmines | 10 a.m. to noon |
| Nov 7 | Guided Bison Saunter | Prairie State Park, Mindenmines | 1-3 p.m. |
| Dec 5 | Guided Bison Saunter | Prairie State Park, Mindenmines | 1-3 p.m. |