JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MAY 25, 2022 – Spend Saturday, June 4 on the Katy Trail Rock Island Spur while celebrating National Trails Day. Starting at 10 a.m. at the Windsor Trailhead, participants will join the park superintendent on a guided hike. Then at 2 p.m., visitors are invited to join a guided bike ride also starting at the Windsor Trailhead.
The distance covered on the out-and-back hike will be determined by participants, but is expected to last about 1.5 hours. Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, dress for the weather and bring sunscreen, insect repellent and drinking water.
For the bike ride, each participant is required to wear a bicycle helmet and bring a bike, as no helmets or bikes will be provided. Participants are highly encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and bring sunscreen and personal drinking water. Prior to the ride, park representatives will give a short bicycle safety presentation. The distance covered on the out-and-back ride will be determined by the riders, but the total program is expected to last two hours.
The Windsor Trailhead is located at mile marker 248 (38° 32´9.1788”N, 93° 31´28.8012”W) in Windsor, Missouri. For more information, email daniel.brigman@dnr.mo.gov or call 660-563-2463.
This event is being held in conjunction with American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day initiative. For more information about National Trails Day and to see other events being held in Missouri State Parks, visit mostateparks.com/page/60400/national-trails-day.
For more information on state parks and historic sites that offer recreational swimming, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.