2025-2026 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:
Dec 6, 2025Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines1-3 p.m.
Jan 1, 2026First Day HikeBennett Spring State Park, Lebanon1-4 p.m.
Jan 1, 2026First Day HikeBig Sugar Creek State Park, Pineville10 a.m. to noon
Jan 1, 2026First Day HikeNathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site, Ash Grove10 a.m. to noon
Jan 1, 2026First Day HikeBryant Creek State Park, AvaNoon to 3:15 p.m.
Jan 1, 2026First Day HikeCuivre River State Park, Troy1 p.m.
Jan 1, 2026First Day Hike: Hike through HistoryFirst Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site and Katy Trail State Park, St. Charles10 a.m. to noon
Jan 1, 2026First Day HikeHawn State Park, Ste. Genevieve1-3:45 p.m.
Jan 1, 2026First Day HikeLake of the Ozarks State Park, BrumleyNoon to 1:45 p.m.
Jan 1, 2026First Day Hike on Limestone Hill TrailMastodon State Historic Site, Imperial10 a.m. to noon
Jan 1, 2026First Day Hike on Spring Branch TrailMastodon State Historic Site, Imperial10 a.m. to noon
Jan 1, 2026First Day HikeMontauk State Park, Salem10 a.m. to noon
Jan 1, 2026First Day HikeRoaring River State Park, Cassville10 a.m. to noon
Jan 1, 2026First Day HikeRobertsville State Park, Robertsville10 a.m. to noon
Jan 1, 2026First Day HikeSt. Francois State Park, Bonne Terre1-3:30 p.m.
Jan 1, 2026First Day HikeSt. Joe State Park, Park Hills1-3 p.m.
Jan 1, 2026First Day HikeThousand Hills State Park, Kirksville10-11 a.m.
Jan 1, 2026First Day Hike on Agate Lake TrailWakonda State Park, La Grange2-3:30 p.m.
Jan 1, 2026First Day Hike on Jasper Lake TrailWakonda State Park, La Grange10:30-11:45 a.m.
Jan 1, 2026First Day WalkSt. Francois State Park, Bonne Terre10:30 a.m.
Jan 3, 2026Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines1-3 p.m.
Feb 7, 2026Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines1-3 p.m.
Mar 7, 2026Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines1-3 p.m.
Apr 4, 2026Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
May 2, 2026Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
Jun 6, 2026Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
Jul 11, 2026Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
Aug 1, 2026Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
Sep 12, 2026Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
Nov 7, 2026Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines1-3 p.m.
Dec 5, 2026Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines1-3 p.m.