Little Tike Hike

ATTENTION: This is an entirely self guided activity available at Hitchcock Nature Center. End date is subject to change & may be extended.

For questions not answered online please call 712-545-3283.

Hitchcock Nature Center - Families with young learners are invited to hit the trails for a self-guided hike full of fun nature learning at Hitchcock Nature Center available during regular park hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. July 4th - 13th.

As you enjoy the sights & sounds along Badger Ridge Trail you will spot trail activities posted along your route that are designed to help learners age 3 to 5 experience nature in a new way.

Activities are posted along a .3 mile stretch of trail for your enjoyment. This is an "out & back" hike, once you reach the end of the trail you turn around & head back to the trailhead, making a .6 mile round-trip hike. Of course, if you are having fun you can choose to continue on & enjoy more of the beautiful trails at Hitchcock Nature Center without posted activities.

To start your Little Tike Hike adventure head to the Badger Ridge Trailhead located in the main parking area at Hitchcock Nature Center near the Loess Hills Lodge. Enter through the main park gates & follow the road past the playground, around the curve, past the barn & up the hill to the large parking lot. The Badger Ridge trailhead is located on the south side of the parking area & is marked with a large wooden trailhead structure featuring a park map & brochures.

This event is free to all park users with paid park admission & is available any time during regular park hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. July 4th - 13th.

Participants must purchase a $3.00 per vehicle daily pass with exact change or check at the front gate paybox, or have a valid Pottawattamie Conservation Membership to enter the park. To purchase your Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation Membership online please visit www.pottawattamieconservationfoundation.com.

2020 Programs Sponsored by the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation