First Day Hike on Jasper Lake Trail
2026-01-01 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Wakonda State Park, 32836 State Park Road, La Grange, MO, 63448, United States
1/1/2026 | Wakonda State Park | La Grange, MO.
Ranger Drake Fohey will lead a 1.9-mile hike on Jasper Lake Trail on New Year’s Day. This natural-surface trail loops around Jasper Lake and shares a section with Agate Lake Trail. Hikers may see a variety of birds in this area, including eastern bluebirds, Baltimore orioles and numerous kinds of waterfowl.
This hike is considered moderately difficult and is expected to take 1 hour and 25 minutes to complete. Participants are encouraged to bring water and dress for the weather. This event is free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages. Pets are welcome but must be leashed.
Registration is required and can be completed using the link provided here. If the hike is canceled, registrants will be contacted using the information they provided at the time of registration.
For more information, contact Ranger Fohey at 573-338-1046.
Hike time: 10:30 a.m.
Meeting location: Jasper Lake Trail parking area (GPS coordinates: 40.01188, -91.51162)
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Wakonda State Park is located at:
32836 State Park Road, La Grange, MO | 573-655-2280

First Day Hike on Agate Lake Trail
2026-01-01 14:00 - 17:00
1/1/2026 | Wakonda State Park | La Grange, MO.
Ranger Drake Fohey will lead a 3.4-mile hike on Agate Lake Trail on New Year’s Day. This natural-surface trail loops around Agate Lake and shares a section with Jasper Lake Trail. Hikers may see a variety of birds in this area, including eastern bluebirds, Baltimore orioles and numerous kinds of waterfowl.
This hike is considered moderately difficult and is expected to take 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. Participants are encouraged to bring water and dress for the weather. This event is free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages. Pets are welcome but must be leashed.
Registration is required and can be completed using the link provided here. If the hike is canceled, registrants will be contacted using the information they provided at the time of registration.
For more information, contact Ranger Fohey at 573-338-1046.
Hike time: 2:00 p.m.
Meeting location: Agate Lake Trail parking area (GPS coordinates: 40.0059510, -91.5111898)
First Day Hikes are promoted by America’s State Parks. Click here to see more First Day Hikes at Missouri State Parks.
Click here to see the flyer.
Wakonda State Park is located at:
32836 State Park Road, La Grange, MO | 573-655-2280
