EPIC Families,

Join us in exploring 500-year-old cedars and 300-year-old post oak trees at the Keystone Ancient Forest! We will have two guided tours to choose from.

The Childers Trail is apprpximately 0.6 miles in length, 5' in width and takes about 20 minutes to complete. It has a smooth asphalt surface and is ADA accessible, with very gentle grade inclines. This is the easiest trail to hike and is recommended for our younger students or people with walking difficulties.
The Frank Trail is approximately 2.8 miles in length and will take about 2 hours to hike. The surface of this trail is compacted stone and bare soil. This moderately difficult-rated trail includes "switchbacks" about 400 yards into the trail that present some steeper inclines. This trail is recommended for those looking for more of a challenge! This trail is NOT recommended for small children or strollers.

Students and families will enjoy a day outside hiking and enjoying nature. Among other things, on the Frank Trail, you will learn about famed American author Washington Irving and how he passed through the Ancient Forest in October of 1832. You will also learn some Oklahoma history and some interesting facts about the Osage Nation.

Don't miss this opportunity to be outside walking and hiking among some of our states greatest wonders! This will be a fun time outdoors getting exercise and fresh air!

If you would like more information about this location to know if your students would enjoy the experience, please click the website link at the bottom of the page.

Epic Field Trip COST:

Students: FREE

Adults: FREE

Parking: FREE

Important Note: Families, be aware the FRANK TRAIL is not all on flat ground in some areas and may not be recommended for very young children or anyone with mobility difficulties. All students will need a parent to take the hike with them. Students cannot go on the trail without an adult chaperone.

Clothing & Supplies Recommended: Everyone should wear comfortable CLOSED-TOE shoes like tennis shoes or hiking boots and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. It is also recommended that participants prepare for the risks of sun exposure, stinging and biting insects, and poisonous plant encounters.

ITINERARY: Meet at the Keystone Ancient Forest and hike the trail that meets your students' needs.

CHECK-IN PROCEDURE: Upon arrival, please check in with an Epic Family Engagement staff member who will be in Epic gear.

12:45 - Meet at Keystone Ancient Forest & Check-In

1:00-3:00ish Guided tour of the Frank Childers Trail

1:10-1:40ish Guided tour of the Childers Trail

1:30-3:00 Explore on your own until the second tour returns, or you may leave if your don't have family on the longer trail.

POLICIES: You will register using Humanitix which will hold your spot for the field trip as a reservation. Parents, please register yourself and each of your Epic students who will be participating as well as any other siblings or family. This enables the school and the location to staff and plan appropriately.

Students cannot be dropped off to attend a field trip without a parent or guardian, unless they are driving age and drive themselves. You will need your student’s Epic ID number when signing up for the field trip in Humanitix.

MEDIA: This is a public event, and photographs and or video may be taken during the activity. If you would prefer that your student not be photographed or videoed, please let our Epic staff know during check in.

CANCELLATIONS: As a reminder, if you sign up to come but are unable to make it, please cancel your reservation using your Humanitix confirmation email. This will open up spots for other families.

Go to Humanitix Confirmation Email
Click on "Manage Order"
Click "Refund/Cancel"
Select ALL or manually select the tickets you need to cancel
Click the "Cancel" button

Inclement Weather Plan: If we have inclement weather, we will send out communication by email through Humanitix to let you know if the field trip has been canceled.

LOCATION:

Keystone Ancient Forest

160 Ancient Forest Dr

Sand Springs, OK 74063

Park Office Phone Number: 918-246-7795

Website: Keystone Ancient Forest