Day honors trail guru volunteer at Hobbs

Hikes, birding trips, bike rides and more are part of Al Knox Trails Day on Saturday at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area.

The event recognizes Al Knox, who is retiring after many years as a volunteer and as the park’s trail maintenance supervisor. Knox built miles of trail at Hobbs. He was hired by Arkansas State Parks as its first trail maintenance supervisor.

An open house with Knox will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the visitor center on Arkansas 12, one-quarter mile east of War Eagle Road.

Schedule of other events: n 8 a.m. guided hike on Bashore Loop, four miles, meet at Piney Road trailhead. n 8:30 a.m. birding hike on Sinking Stream Trail, meet at Historic Van Winkle Hollow trailhead. n 9 a.m. guided mountain bike ride on War Eagle Loop, six miles, meet at Townsend Ridge Road trailhead. n 9 a.m. Saddle Up for Cancer horseback ride, Little Clifty Loop, meet at Townsend Ridge Road trailhead. n 10 a.m. photography and wildflower hike, Pigeon Roost Trail, five miles, meet at Pigeon Roost trailhead. n 2 p.m guided hike, Dutton Hollow Loop, four miles, meet at Piney Road trailhead. n 2:30 p.m. guided hike, Shaddox Hollow Trail, 1.5 miles, meet at Shaddox Hollow trailhead. n 3:30 p.m. guided hike, Historic Van Winkle Trail, 0.5 miles, meet at Van Winkle trailhead.

For more information call the visitor center, 479-7895000.