The River-to-River Trail Society announces its 7^th public hike of the 2023 spring hiking season on April 15^th. Hiking: Crow Knob and Miller Grove National Historic area (Pope County). This hike is free and open to the public. This will be a hike of moderate difficulty, 5 miles in length 3.5 hours hiking time. This will be a loop hike. The leader of this hike can be reached at 708-471-7500 for more information. Hikers should meet at 10:00 am at intersection of Cedar Grove Rd & the R2R Trail. 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 5 stream crossings which may contain moving water and hikers may need to walk rocks in order to cross some of the streams. Some of this hike will take place on rocky terrain and sloped areas.

For a map to the intersection of Cedar Grove Rd. and the R2R trail click this blue link April 15th hike, parking and a map will open up, then click the Directions button and a driving map will be created which will allow you to plan your driving directions to the parking area. Driving directions from the north: From the intersection of Hwy 145 and Water Tower Road turn west onto Water Tower Road and go 0.8 miles. Turn left on Archery Road and go 0.7 miles. Turn right onto Ozark Road and go 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Cedar Grove Road and go 3.1 miles. Parking will be on the right. Driving directions from the south: From the intersection of Hwy 147 and Cedar Grove Road turn north onto Cedar Grove Road and go 3.0 miles. Parking will be on the left.

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 web site 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 meeting area for your signature.