Name: A New Beginning Walk in Forest Park
Start: 2025-01-01T09:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-01T12:30:00-06:00

If you are coming, please RSVP on the [event website](https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000XWFMBIA5&mapLinkHref=https://maps.google.com/maps&daddr=A%20New%20Beginning%20Walk%20in%20Forest%20Park@38.643363,-90.282704).

Join Lisa’s annual traditional New Years Day walk in Forest Park. The 2025 hike will highlight the “final pieces” of the redesign of the waterways in Forest Park: the connection of Taylor-Kindle Creek to Jefferson Lake and the new cascades on Jefferson Lake. Then we will pass by the Jewel Box, Succession Forest, and the Naturescape Playground.

**Time:** Meet at 9:30 at the south side of the Forest Park Visitor Center. Park in the Visitor Lot or along the streets.

**Estimated length:** 5 miles in about 2.5 hours.

**Directions:** It is simplest to approach the Forest Park Visitor Center from Lindell Boulevard. Being New Years Day, the Visitor Center and its restrooms are NOT likely to be open. Coordinates: 38.643363, -90.282704

**Difficulty:** This is an easy/moderate hike. We will be walking on dirt trails and pavement. Some of the trails may be muddy. There will be a few minor hills.
SIERRA CLUB POLICIES:

* A $1 donation to the Sierra Club is requested from each hiker.
* Well-behaved, leased dogs are welcome.
* Guns are prohibited on all Sierra Club outings.

Dress in layers appropriate for the weather. Bring water and any desired snacks for 2-3 hours. Hiking poles are optional (this is a fairly flat terrain). We’ll be hiking in most weather, only cancellations for heavy rain.

**After the Hike:** Kaldi’s Coffee on Skinker (northeast corner of Skinker and Forest Park Pkwy) is optional.

Resources:

* Forest Park Forever overview: [https://www.forestparkforever.org/about-forest-park](https://www.forestparkforever.org/about-forest-park)
* Forest Park Interactive map: [https://forestparkmap.org/](https://forestparkmap.org/)
* Brief history of Forest Park: [https://www.forestparkforever.org/park-timeline](https://www.forestparkforever.org/park-timeline)
* Forest Park Forever Master Plan: [ https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/planning/documents/forest-park-master-plan.cfm](https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/planning/documents/forest-park-master-plan.cfm)

**Signup Instructions:** If you are coming, please RSVP and sign the Waiver online at EMG website.

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