2026 Guided Hikes

at Missouri State Parks

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:
May 16Spring Hike on the Connector TrailsCrowder State Park, Trenton9 a.m.
May 23Spring Hike on River Forks TrailCrowder State Park, Trenton9 a.m.
May 30Spring Hike on Tall Oaks TrailCrowder State Park, Trenton9 a.m.
May 30Wildflower WalkPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
Jun 6Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
Jun 6Guided Hike on Spirit TrailKnob Noster State Park, Knob Noster10-11 a.m.
Jun 6Guided Hike on the Rock Island TrailRock Island Trail State Park, Windsor10-11 a.m.
Jun 12Wildflower HikeBattle of Island Mound State Historic Site, Butler8-9 p.m.
Jul 4Stars and Strides on Spirit TrailKnob Noster State Park, Knob Noster10-11 a.m.
Jul 11"Exploring the Dark" HikeCrowder State Park, Trenton9-10 p.m.
Jul 11Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
Aug 1Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
Sep 5"Exploring the Dark" HikeCrowder State Park, Trenton8-9 p.m.
Sep 12Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
Sep 26Full Moon HikeCrowder State Park, Trenton8 p.m.
Oct 2History HikeCrowder State Park, Trenton10 a.m.
Oct 31Halloween Night Hike and CraftsCrowder State Park, Trenton7-8 p.m.
Nov 7Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines1-3 p.m.
Dec 5Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines1-3 p.m.