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Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton, IL

Join local FD Community member Crystal (“Honey B”) for a fun St. Louis hiking adventure at Pere Marquette State Park! It’s a great hike for all skill levels and is dog-friendly! 

Saturday, September 20 | 10 AM

Important Details

  • Location: Pere Marquette State Park. Meet in front of the Visitor Center: 13112 Visitors Center Ln, Grafton, IL 62037
  • Activity: Hiking the 2 mile McAdams Peak Trail (AllTrails). 
  • Cost: Free!
  • What to bring: Sun protection, sturdy hiking shoes (good traction and ankle support!), water and snacks.  

Whether it’s your first time joining or you’ve been to a bunch of FD meetups – it’ll be a fun day hanging out with local FD community members in the area. Feel free to invite along friends/family (18+), as anyone is welcome to attend Community Adventures!

To RSVP for the St. Louis hiking meetup, please click the button at the top of the page!

All attendees are hereby notified of the Community Adventure disclaimer. Community Adventures are a simple way to gather your First Descents family and out live it together, but that’s not all First Descents offers. In addition to awesome meetups, we provide life-changing, healing adventures for young adults dealing with cancer, MS and other serious health issues. To learn more about our mission and our lifestyle programming — including mindfulness and nutrition, please visit our website.

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