Kids Club: Along the White River
Hike down to the White River and head downstream on trails, gravel tracks, and dirt roads by the riverside, passing below tall cliffs.
This hike is not currently scheduled
Kids Club?
This is the same White River hike that we do in summer and winter, but for the Kids Club version we’re going to take it slow, with several extended stops for paddling and finding frogs, plus plenty of time to pick out a nice stick or two. We might end up coming home quite late.
You'll see the running river, leafy green trees by the riverside, impressive tall and steep cliffs made from massive slabs of rock and boulders, and hopefully the local family of herons that nest high up in the cliffs.
It’s possible to hike all the way down without crossing, but it’s also fun to get your feet wet on a few of the crossings—up to you!
The hike
The hike starts at a small scenic area at the top of a long, rocky canyon that leads down to the river. We'll follow the park trails down to the riverside, a walk of around 45 minutes.
After arriving at the riverside we’ll start following the river as it winds down through a deep and wide canyon with numerous forks and steep rocky cliffs, making this an extremely picturesque hike that is easy to finish.
Just after halfway on the hike we'll stop by a ford in the river for a lunch break. It’s the perfect place for a paddle in the river.
From there it’s a flat walk of about one hour to finish the hike.
COVID-19 and participation precautions
The current precautions are minimal. Please read in full here: Operating hikes under COVID-19 precautions
