The River to River Trail Society announces its 4^th public hike of the 2024 fall hiking season on Oct. 26^th. Hiking: Little Grand Canyon (Jackson County). This hike is free and open to the public. This will be a loop hike approximately 3 miles in length, 3 hours hiking time. This hike is rated difficult. The leader of this hike can be reached at 618-559-0686 for more information. Hikers should meet at 10:00 am at the Little Grand Canyon 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. If it rains prior to the hike the trail may become muddy and the rock will be slick. The Gorham Topo map can be used for tracking if using Avenza. For a map to the meeting location at Little Grand Canyon Trailhead click this blue link Little Grand Canyon Trailhead 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 Little Grand Canyon Trailhead meeting area for your signature.