Klondike Park, St. Charles Co. – Beyond Coal Educational Outing Register

Date and Time:
Sun, Nov 1, 2026; 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM  (Central)

Organized By: Eastern Missouri Group

Location: Klondike Park, 4600 HWY 94 South, Augusta, MO 63332

Map | Directions

Time: 1:30 PM, sharp*; meet in parking lot of Klondike Meeting Facility/ Creative Arts Center (Large white bldg with black accents – newer bldg. and parking lot)

*If you have not filled out necessary form online, arrive 10 min early to fill out paperwork for outing participation (so, 1:20 PM). Jenn will have participation waiver with her at the parking area.

Directions from west St. Louis Co: 

From the I-270, I-64/40 intersection in west county; drive west 13 miles on I-64/40.  Turn left (south) on MO-94 for 13.5 miles. [The park is past Defiance and before Augusta.].  Turn left into the main Klondike Park entrance. Bearing left at an intersection, drive to the Klondike Meeting Facility parking lot. 

Leader will be driving Grey Honda CRV with plate beginning with CR5 .

Description: We will hike a little under 3 miles, including a quarter mile on a paved path with the remainder on the Hogsback Trail, a dirt trail. There will be a gradual switchback incline to the ridge, which leads to a view of Amerens Labadie coal-burning power plant. There will be a short presentation about the Labadie power plant at the overlook. It is recommended that participants wear footwear with good tread, as the switchback trail has some steep parts, root systems, and loose dirt.

Difficulty Rating: Moderate

Bathroom facility: there is a bathroom facility towards the top of the bluff view trail. Note that we will be at the bathroom toward the end of our hike.

Important Information:

• A $1.00/ person Sierra Club donation is requested; dollar bills are appreciated.
• Guns are prohibited on this & all Sierra Club Outings.

Items to bring: 

• enough water for an ~ 2 hr outing
• hat or sunglasses if it’s a sunny day (at top of bluff, there is no cover so will be out in full sun)
• 1-2 hiking poles (if needed by individual, especially with steep inclines)
• Some type of bug repellent for self (spray, wipes, etc.); it can be a bit “buggy” when hiking thru the trees, down by the river 

Please RSVP & electronically sign waiver on the EMG website; if you have questions, please contact Jenn.

Klondike Park & the surrounding area: This is a bit of a drive from STL area so come for the outing and stay for a picnic in the park, stop at nearby Augusta or Defiance, bring your bike and head out on the Katy Trail for some extra exercise, grab a bite at Defiance Ridge Winery (open for daily lunch), many ideas in this beautiful wine country area of MO.

Klondike Park website: https://www.sccmo.org/690/Klondike-Park

Your Leader:

• Jenn DeRose is one of the leaders in our region with the Sierra Club’s, Beyond Coal Campaign. She is also an avid hiker. She is excited to lead this Outing and share information re: the Labadie Coal Power Generation Plant, a next door neighbor to Klondike Park.

Level: Moderate

Cost: Free

Signup Instructions: Registration required

Recommended Items: water bottle, snacks, hiking shoes, hat

Cancellation Policy: Any rain cancels