Start spring off right with a guided hike at Crowder State Park. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, the hike will take place on Tall Oaks Trail, a three-mile trail that traverses a wide variety of natural communities found throughout the park.

Hikers will meet at Shelter 3 Parking Lot at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 23. Participants are advised to wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water.

Crowder State Park is located off Highway 6 west of Trenton, in Grundy County. For more information about the event, contact the park at 660-359-6473. For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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