What we’re about
- Hiking, walking, kayaking, and other adventures. From beginner to more advanced, for fun or fitness, for the beauty of nature!
- Event organizers typically provide their hiking pace. A general rule of thumb, for trails in our area:
• Easy is 2 to 2.5 miles per hour.
• Moderate is 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour.
• Brisk is 3.0 to 3.5 miles per hour.
• Fast is 3.5+ miles per hour. - Our focus is not "singles," it is "hiking," so there may be single people and married people hiking together.
- Our adventures are mainly in the St. Louis area, but sometimes further away.
- Actively participating hikers (members) may set up activities if they choose. Please contact the organizer if interested.
- To join this group please use an actual photo of yourself for your profile.
WELCOME to Let's Hike! We're glad you have joined our group. Remember that the people who run our events are volunteers. Please be courteous and respectful to your event hosts.
Let's Hike tips for members:
- Please read the event page before RSVP. The event hosts include hike descriptions, meeting location and information that helps events run smoothly.
- Periodically check your RSVP'd events, keep RSVPs current and update to not attending as soon as possible if you cannot make an event, even if you are on the wait list.
- Check events before leaving your house for changes or cancellations.
- Do not alter another person's event. Posting comments on event pages to see if anyone wants to do "something else" or "suggest" that the organizers do what you want creates chaos and is disrespectful to the event host. If you want to host your own event, contact the group organizer.
- We welcome active members to set up events, so if you are an active member interested in posting and hosting events, contact an organizer.
- If you have any other questions feel free to contact the group organizers.
- Dogs: It is the dog owner's responsibility to abide/obey laws. It is not the responsibility of any hike leader to enforce laws. If dogs being allowed is not posted in the hike description, ask by posting the question on the event page.
We all enjoy the outdoors, members and volunteer organizers, and safety and accountability is always each individual's responsibility. Let's Hike as a group nor individual organizers can be held liable for injuries sustained during events.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our events enjoyable for our event hosts and members alike.
Deb, Organizer and the Let's Hike Leadership Team
HIKE LEADERS: If you'd like to review our hike leader guidelines, send Deb a message for the link.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- SELF SHUTTLERS: Big River Kayaking 3 miles: Thunderbird Lodge at Washingtton SPThunderbird Lodge, DeSoto, MO
THIS EVENT PAGE IS FOR SELF-SHUTTLERS TO RSVP AND ORGANIZE.
Big River is a tributary of the Meramec River, with scenic bluffs and plenty of gravel bars along the way during normal river levels. Current on the Big River during normal river levels generally moves at about 2-3 miles an hour.
We'll plan on a leisurely float with lots of beach stops along the way. This float took about three hours to complete when we floated in July, but you can stay on the river longer.
BRING: Beverages and food for yourself, bungee cords, a waterproof container to keep personal items safe and dry (keys, phone, etc.).
BIG RIVER Gauge at Richwoods: https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/RCHM7
### 3 Mile Float Details
- RENTERS: Big River Kayaking Float 3 miles: Thunderbird Lodge at Washington SPThunderbird Lodge, DeSoto, MO
Big River is a tributary of the Meramec River, with scenic bluffs and plenty of gravel bars along the way during normal river levels. Current on the Big River during normal river levels generally moves at about 2-3 miles an hour.
We'll plan on a leisurely float with lots of beach stops along the way. This float took about three hours to complete when we floated in July, but you can stay on the river longer and you must be off the river by 6:00 PM.
BRING: Beverages and food for yourself, bungee cords, a waterproof container to keep personal items safe and dry (keys, phone, etc.).
CHECK IN AT 9:30 AM at Thunderbird Lodge for the 10;00 AM float!
BIG RIVER Gauge at Richwoods: https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/RCHM7
Make your reservation for the 10 AM FLOAT before RSVPing to this event.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION for 10 AM float:: Visit the website to reserve your watercraft: https://www.washingtonstateparkmo.com/all-rentals/float-trips/
Watercraft rentals are operated by the park concession, BA Services Inc. To make a reservation or for more information about the concession facilities, visit their website or call 636-586-2995. Reservations are made on a first come basis.
### 3 Mile Float Trip Rentals - (we are kayaking).
#### Kayaks (1 Person) - $50
#### Canoes (2 People) - $70
#### 4 Person Rafts (up to 4 people) - $120
#### 6 Person Rafts (up to 6 people)- $170
#### 8 Person Rafts (up to 8 people) - $235
#### Non-Rental Shuttle Service (Transportation Only) - $30
Rentals include life jacket and shuttle transportation from the Big River Day Use Area beach where the crew will pick us up and transport our gear to the put in spot and get us going on the water.
### 3 Mile Float Details
- Register Here at the Thunderbird Lodge
- Parking is Here in the field - this is where the shuttle bus picks us up!
- Outfitter will transport the customers Here to begin their float
- They will take out Here at the gravel bar across from where they parked in the field to start with.
- 9:30 AM CHECK IN at Thunderbird Lodge. The Thunderbird Lodge is about an hour drive from Ballwin.
- AFTER CHECK IN, PARK IN THE GRASSY PARKING AREA and get on the shuttle bus!
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INFO FROM OUTFITTER:
IF FLOATS ARE CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER OR RIVER LEVELS A RAIN CHECK FOR ONE YEAR IS GIVEN. NO REFUNDS ON FLOATS OR CABIN. NO RAINS CHECKS ON CABINS IF FLOATS ARE CANCELED. NO REFUNDS
NO REFUNDS WITHIN 7 DAYS OR LESS OF YOUR FLOAT DATE, * SEVEN DAYS OR MORE FROM FLOAT DATE THE FEES ARE FOR CANCELING $10.00 FOR EACH RAFTS $5.00 FOR EACH CANOES OR KAYAKS.
PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE TIME**
DISPUTING THE CHARGES DUE TO YOUR FLOAT WAS CANCELED DUE TO HIGH RIVER LEVELS OR BAD WEATHER YOUR RAIN CHECK WILL BE VOIDED.
If you are late for your shuttle time you will be put on the next available shuttle after that time slot is filled and available seating for your party. not guaranteed you'll be put on the next available shuttle.
we do not shuttle personal equipment.
$15.00 shuttle fee for each person to ride to drop off point NOT GUARANTEED
WALK-INS ARE NOT GUARANTEED EQUIPMENT
The bus will depart at the time of your booking.
All floaters must be off the river by 6PM. SHARP Additional fees applied after 6pm $75.00 the first 1/2 hour and $75 every half hour after the initial 30min.
NO PETS IN RAFTS OF ANYKIND AT ANYTIME.
