Start the new year in a good way by coming to the Stockton State Park to hike Umber Ridge Trail. This 1.75-mile trail has a natural surface with a gentle terrain so it is easy to hike. The area is typical of the western Ozarks, where the prairie meets the woodlands. The trail travels along a west-facing slope offering several vistas of Stockton Lake before turning and traveling through white oak woodlands on an east-facing slope. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots, no flip flops. Several bald eagles take up residence in the park this time of year, so guests may want to bring binoculars along on the hike.
We may be joined by the awesome park staff at the posted cordinates and leave the trail head at 9:00am and returning at the same trail head we departed around 11:00am. This is an all weather hike. In years pass we have been met with 4 degree temps as we started the hike and 50 degrees so please be dressed for the weather. There will be a log for the geocachers to sign and a door prize as well for just us cachers. Given the COVID situation we will forgo snacks this year. Please maintain a pysical distance from other cachers while on the hike.
Dogs are welcome on the hike but the must be on a leash and meet all of the Missouri State Park dog requirements. Please visit their website for all rules for dogs on MSP Trails.
Event hosted by dc2swhill and StocktonStatePark with permission of Kenny Neal,Natural Resource Manager Southwest Management Unit.
Share your 1st day hike with The MO State Parks. https://mostateparks.com/FirstDayHikes use this link to find out more.