Mound City Ranger Guided Tours

A ranger on tour with a group of visitors at Mound City Group.

NPS / Tom Engberg

 

Summer Ranger Guided Tours of Mound City Group

Dates and Times: 2026 dates have not been scheduled. Check back soon!

A sacred site built by Native Americans, Mound City is the only Hopewell earthwork to have been restored. Walking among these burial mounds can give the sense of what it must have been like to attend a ceremonial gathering here nearly 2,000 years ago.

Tours begin at the Mound City Group visitor center. Rangers will guide visitors into the Mound City Group earthwork. The tour will last approximately one hour and will be mostly in the sun. Visitors should wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, bring sun protection and bug spray. All terrain at Mound City Group is flat and considered an "easy" hike/walk. Learn about what to expect when hiking at Mound City Group.

Reserving Tours During the Summer

If you are visiting with a group (10 or more people) and would like to request a guided tour of the park you are welcome to join the times above. Please Contact Us no less than 3 weeks in advance to inform rangers of your group or to reserve a different time. Scheduling group tours is subject to staff availability. Feel free to Contact Us for more information.