The River-to-River Trail Society announces its 6^th public hike of the 2023 fall hiking season on Nov. 4th. Hiking: Buttermilk Hill picnic area (Jackson County). This hike is free and open to the public. This will be a hike of moderate difficulty, 7.5 miles in length, 4.5 hours hiking time. This will be an out and back hike. The leader of this hike can be reached at 618-791-3086 for more information Hikers should meet at 10:00 am at Spillway Rd. Kincaid Lake Dam. This hike is intended for people in good health who have done some hiking. Hiking sticks and boots or sturdy shoes are recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and snacks. No dogs please. There are 3 small streams each way. Hikers may need to walk rocks when crossing the streams if it has rained. There are some steep grades for this hike, lots of ups and downs. Some of the rocky areas may be slick if it has rained. For a map to the meeting location of Spillway Rd. Kincaid Lake Dam click on this blue link Spillway Rd. Kincaid Lake Dam and a map will open up, and then click the Directions button and a driving map will be created which will allow you to plan your driving directions to the meeting area. Prior to participating in any hikes, the River-to-River Trail Society requests that all hikers read the 2023 Trail Society Waiver which can be found on the River-to-River website at the following link River-to-River Trail Society Information and then sign off on this waiver prior to the beginning of the hike. A copy of the waiver will be at the Spillway Rd. Kincaid Lake Dam meeting area for your signature.