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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| Aug 22 | Guided Hike on Spirit Trail | Knob Noster State Park, Knob Noster | 10-11 a.m. |
| Sep 5 | "Exploring the Dark" Hike | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 8-9 p.m. |
| Sep 5 | Medford Mile Hike on the Rock Island Trail | Rock Island Trail State Park, Medford | 10-11 a.m. |
| Sep 12 | Guided Bison Saunter | Prairie State Park, Mindenmines | 10 a.m. to noon |
| Sep 22 | Fall Hike on Redbud Trail | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 4 p.m. |
| Sep 26 | Fall Hike on Tall Oaks Trail | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 9 a.m. |
| Sep 26 | Full Moon Hike | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 8 p.m. |
| Oct 2 | History Hike | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 10 a.m. |
| Oct 6 | Fall Hike on the South Loop of Thompson River Trail | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 4 p.m. |
| Oct 10 | Fall Hike on the North Loop of Thompson River Trail | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 9 a.m. |
| Oct 14 | Public Meeting and Guided Hike | Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site, Osage City | The public meeting will go from 1-2 p.m. The guided hike will begin immediately afterward. |
| Oct 17 | Fall Hike on River Forks Trail | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 9 a.m. |
| Oct 24 | Fall Hike on Connectors 2 and 3 | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 9 a.m. |
| Oct 31 | Halloween Night Hike and Crafts | Crowder State Park, Trenton | 7-8 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. |
