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:
Feb 21Winter Walk in the ParkArrow Rock State Historic Site, Arrow Rock2-3 p.m.
Mar 7Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines1-3 p.m.
Apr 4Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
Apr 4Spring Hike on Redbud TrailCrowder State Park, Trenton9 a.m.
Apr 11Spring Hike on River Forks TrailCrowder State Park, Trenton9 a.m.
Apr 18Spring Hike on Tall Oaks TrailCrowder State Park, Trenton9 a.m.
Apr 25Spring Hike on the North Loop of Thompson River TrailCrowder State Park, Trenton9 a.m.
May 1Full Moon HikeCrowder State Park, Trenton8 p.m.
May 2Bike or Hike the Katy TrailKaty Trail State Park, Clinton9-11:30 a.m.
May 2Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
May 2Spring Hike on Redbud TrailCrowder State Park, Trenton9 a.m.
May 9Spring Hike on the South Loop of Thompson River TrailCrowder State Park, Trenton9 a.m.
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.
Jun 6Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
Jul 11Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
Aug 1Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
Sep 12Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines10 a.m. to noon
Sep 26Full Moon HikeCrowder State Park, Trenton8 p.m.
Nov 7Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines1-3 p.m.
Dec 5Guided Bison SaunterPrairie State Park, Mindenmines1-3 p.m.