Led SC hike on Fox Run trail in Rockwoods Range -- pleasant group to hike with. Beautiful day. Rugged terrain. Trail was a bit grassy but only a few ticks.
Hadn't been to Meramec SP in years. Long loop including connector 2 twice to make a figure 8. Trails in pretty rough shape: Brushy, deadfall, erosion -- surprisingly few ticks. Better north of spur 185 -- more burns. Flowers have begun blooming on glades.