Beginner's workshop introducing orienteering: learning basic skills using a topographic map and magnetic compass, including a practice orienteering hike in the park. Workbook and loan of a compass provided. Instructor: Possum Trot Orienteering Club.
Map & Compass: Orienteering Workshop is a beginner club held at Ernie Miller Nature Center (Johnson County Park & Recreation District) in Kansas City, KS. It costs $20–$22 ($20 / $22 nonresidents; 1-3 hr class). The class is a one-off session. Schedule: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Ernie Miller Nature Center. Check Ernie Miller Nature Center (Johnson County Park & Recreation District)'s site for the latest availability and booking.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Ernie Miller Nature Center
Location
Ernie Miller Nature Center (Johnson County Park & Recreation District), Kansas City KS
Provider
Ernie Miller Nature Center (Johnson County Park & Recreation District)
Booking
Available — see booking link
Upcoming Sessions
2026-10-17
Sessions change — confirm dates with Ernie Miller Nature Center (Johnson County Park & Recreation District) before booking.
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Prices and schedules change. Please confirm current details with Ernie Miller Nature Center (Johnson County Park & Recreation District) before booking.
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Common Questions About Walking Clubs in Kansas City
These are the questions people most often ask about walking clubs in Kansas City — answers apply city-wide, not just to this class.
Do walking clubs cost money in Kansas City?
Of the 2 walking clubs in Kansas City with a published price, the typical (median) starting price is $17, ranging from $14 to $20. These are the venues' own listed rates, not estimates, and each listing says what the price covers.
Do I need to register in advance?
Most walks are drop-in, but a few venues — parks, museums, some health programmes — ask you to register so they know who's coming. Check the booking link on the walk card.
What pace and distance should I expect?
Most walks run three to five miles over 60 to 90 minutes at a conversational pace, and many groups split into faster and slower packs after the first mile. Where the organiser publishes a route length, the listing shows it.
What should I bring to a group walk?
Wear shoes you've already broken in and bring water. For longer trail walks the organiser's page lists anything else to carry — layers are useful because most groups walk rain or shine.
Are walking clubs beginner-friendly?
Almost all of them. Leaders usually introduce newcomers to the group, and pace-specific walks say so in the listing — you won't be left behind on a general club walk.