The River to River Trail Society announces its 3^rd public hike of the 2024 fall hiking season on Oct. 19^th. Hiking: Tupelo Trail (Johnson County). This hike is free and open to the public. This will be a in and out hike approximately 3.5 miles in length, 2 hours hiking time. The leader of this hike can be reached at 618-791-3086 for more information. Hikers should meet at 10:00 am at the Michael W. Wolff Memorial Wetlands Trailhead. 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. The snack break will take place after the completion of the hike next to the Michael Wolff Memorial. There is a vault restroom at the trailhead. If using Avenza for tracking download the Karnak Topo Map from the app store. For a map to the meeting location at Michael Wolff Memorial Wetlands Trailhead click this blue link Michael W. Wolff Memorial  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 Michael W. Wolff Memorial Wetlands Trailhead meeting area for your signature.