Main Menu

National Trails Day

June 3, 2023

Celebrate National Trails Day by taking a hike on one of the great trails that Missouri State Parks has to offer! Hiking events are happening at state parks and historic sites all over Missouri. Find one near you!

American Hiking Society's National Trails Day® is the country's largest celebration of trails. It is a nationwide event designed to promote and celebrate the importance of trails in the United States. This year, it is on Saturday, June 3.

The following state parks and historic sites are hosting events. Click on the event name for more information about the event.

Park/Historic Site Event Time Where to Meet
Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Wildwood National Trails Day Hike 10 a.m. to noon Guy Park Trailhead
Bennett Spring State Park, Lebanon National Trails Day: Take a Hike! 11 a.m. Nature center
Crowder State Park, Trenton "Amazing Race"-Style Challenge 8-10 a.m. Lake parking lot
Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Camdenton Wildflower Walk 10-11 a.m. Turkey Pen parking lot
Prairie State Park, Mindenmines Guided Bison Saunter 10 a.m. to noon Regal Tallgrass Prairie Nature Center
Washington State Park, De Soto National Trails Day 2-8 p.m. Petroglyph site