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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| Apr 23 | Thursday Night Hike on Lake View Bend Trail | Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Brumley | 5:30 p.m. |
| Apr 24 | Night Hike | Arrow Rock State Historic Site, Arrow Rock | 8-9 p.m. |
| Apr 25 | Spring Hike on the North Loop of Thompson River Trail | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 9 a.m. |
| May 1 | Full Moon Hike | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 8 p.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 3 | Bike or Hike the Katy Trail (rescheduled from May 2) | Katy Trail State Park, Clinton | 9-11:30 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 |
| Sep 26 | Full Moon Hike | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 8 p.m. |
| 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. |
