Rock Bridge Memorial State Park 2026 First Day Hikes
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is hosting several First Day Hikes in 2026. Below is a summary of the hike offerings.
For information about First Day Hikes at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, please call the park office at 573-449-7402. For a complete list of First Day Hikes in Missouri state parks in historic sites, visit our First Day Hikes landing page.
Registration is required for each hike. Please use the links in the links in the right-hand column below to register.
Visitors are asked to NOT bring dogs on the hikes listed below.
| Hike Name and Link to Description | Starting Time and Location | Distance | Difficulty | Age Restrictions | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Day History Hike on Sinkhole and Devil's Icebox Trails (Morning) | 9:30 - Devil's Icebox parking lot | 1.75 miles | Moderate | Children 4 and under should be carried by an adult, as the trail is not stroller accessible. | Register for the morning hike on Sinkhole and Devil's Icebox trails. |
| First Day Hike on Deer Run Trail | Noon - Playground | 3.75 miles | Strenuous | Children 4 and under should be carried by an adult, as the trail is not stroller accessible. | Register for the Deer Run Trail hike. |
| First Day History Hike in Gans Creek Wild Area | Noon - Wagon Wheel Trailhead | 2.5 miles | Moderate | Ages 10 and up | Register for the Gans Creek Wild Area hike. |
| First Day History Hike on Sinkhole and Devil's Icebox Trails (Afternoon) | 12:30 p.m. - Devil's Icebox parking lot | 1.75 miles | Moderate | Children 4 and under should be carried by an adult, as the trail is not stroller accessible. | Register for the afternoon hike on Sinkhole and Devil's Icebox trails. |
| First Day Hike and Bird-Watching on Grassland Trail | 2:30 p.m. - Grassland Trail trailhead | 2 miles | Easy | Ages 8 and up | Register for the Grassland Trail hike. |