Hiking: Gum Springs Trailhead to JD Falls (Johnson County). This hike is free and open to the public. This hike will be of moderate difficulty, 5.5 miles in length, 4 hours hiking time. This will be a loop hike.

The leader of this hike can be reached at 618-384-1321 for more information. Hikers should meet at 10:00 am at the New Simpson Hill School and we will shuttle to Gum Springs Trailhead.

This hike is intended for people in good health who have done some hiking. Hiking sticks and boots or sturdy shoes are recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and snacks. No dogs please. There are 30 narrow and wide spring and stream crossings associated with this hike. Hikers will need to walk rocks to be able to cross some streams. This hike route may change depending on the prior week’s rain. Some of the hike will take place on rocky terrain and sloped areas. Less than 1/8 mile of this hike will be off trail.

For more information, contact the River to River Trail Society.

River-to-River Trail Society | Hiking Schedule for Spring 2023