WWE: Missouri - Gibson’s Mill, Ray Cornfield and Wire Road Trail and Dinner

WWE: MO - Gibson’s Mill, Ray Cornfield and Wire Road Trail and Dinner

LOCATION: Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

DATE/TIME OF EVENT: April 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF HIKE: Join me for an evening hike at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield. We’ll be hiking the Gibson’s Mill, Ray Cornfield and Wire Road Trail. It is a 2.8 mile loop with 190 feet of elevation gain and rated as easy. After the hike, we will go to dinner at Flat Creek Restaurant located at 772 US HWY 60 E, Republic, MO 65738.

**PLEASE NOTE AN EVENTBRITE REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY TO ATTEND THIS EVENT – SEE LINK BELOW. Responding as “Going” to this event on Facebook does not reserve a spot; you must register on Eventbrite in order to attend this event.**

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Due to local guidelines and regulations, Women Who Explore will be limiting the number of attendees per event. Each member attending the event will be required to register through Eventbrite.

In the event you successfully register, and then are unable to attend, please release the ticket so that another member may attend. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sarah Girven directly!

TRAIL DETAILS:

TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Jc6UDXxRvnZbApA8

WHAT TO BRING:

• Your Ten Essential Systems (More information can be found here:

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html

• Pack your full supply of water for the day.

• Pack snacks.

• Dress warm & in layers. Consider wearing a base layer & bringing an extra.

• Warm gloves & hat

• Rain coat top layer

• Shoes with good traction

• A light backpack to put layers in as you shed them

• Hand warmers & toe warmers (optional)

• Headlamp or flashlight

• Personal COVID hygiene kit

** PLEASE NOTE: Ambassadors are not wilderness first aid certified. This is a casual get together for shared outdoor enthusiasts. Safety is a top priority; please plan accordingly.**

By registering for this event, participants agree to abide by the guidelines set forth by Women Who Explore which include:

• Practice self-awareness and do not attend if you have had any flu-like symptoms, exposed to or have tested positive for Covid in the last 14 days.

• Post-event: anyone who develops flu-like symptoms within 14 days after joining an event should contact the ambassador and Women Who Explore at [email protected].

CANCELLATION POLICY:

If you are registering for one of our group events, we ask that you are 100% committed to attending when you register. If you reserve a spot and are unable to attend, please cancel as soon as possible on Eventbrite. We ask that you try to cancel a minimum of 3 days prior to the day of the event as this allows other women who would like to attend the ability to plan to join us.

Questions? Please reach out to Sarah Girven with any questions. Can't wait to see you all and hit the trail!

Sarah Girven – Women Who Explore – Missouri Ambassador

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