Adventure Hikes in Springfield and Sedalia
Adventure Hikes - starting at $75
Big Adventures for Happy Dogs! 🐾🌳
Let your dog unleash their inner explorer with our signature Adventure Hikes—where every step is a chance to sniff, romp, and soak up the great outdoors.
Our Adventure Hikes are made for busy pet parents who want their dogs to experience nature, even when life gets hectic. You handle your schedule—we’ll handle the adventure.
Your dog’s safety is our priority. Every hike is led by a Funky Bunch Pet Care Specialist, certified in Pet CPR and First Aid, who picks your dog up from your home and heads out for a GPS-tracked journey through the stunning trails of the Ozarks.
Just picture it—your pup bounding through the wilderness, tail high, ears flopping, living their best life—while you relax knowing they’re safe, loved, and getting the exercise and stimulation they crave.
Ready to give your dog the adventure of a lifetime?
Adventure Hikes: Explore, Learn, and Thrive!
Our Adventure Hikes aren’t just about fun—they’re packed with real-life learning, too!
While we trek through the trails, we build in voice control practice and basic obedience, helping your dog sharpen their skills and boost their confidence—all while having the time of their life.
The beautiful sites we explore are just 15–20 minutes outside of town—perfect for safe, exciting adventures where your pup can sniff, stretch their legs, and take in new sights, sounds, and smells.
You’ll get photo and video updates during every hike, so you can see your dog’s excitement and experience their joy right alongside them.
These aren’t just walks. They’re a path to a healthier, happier, and more well-behaved best friend.
You’ll be amazed at the energy, health, and confidence your pup builds with each trail they conquer!
Ready for your dog’s next big adventure?
Where do we hike?
We have many favorite trails around Springfield. We’ve put together a complete list of places we visit. You’ll always be alerted where we’re hiking that day and get a full GPS tracked report when we’re done.
Join our Adventure Hikes and be a part of an elite group of pet parents who choose more than just a walk for their dogs. They choose an adventure, a bond, and a lifestyle. Each hike is a story of adventure, with your dog as the hero, exploring the enchanted trails of the Ozarks, discovering new sights, smells, and sounds, and returning home fulfilled and content. Our hikes are more than just a service; they're an opportunity for your dog to be part of a vibrant, adventurous community, making friends and building bonds that enrich their life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a Funky Bunch Adventure Hike?
Each Adventure Hike includes pickup from your home, a guided trail hike through the Ozarks led by a Pet CPR and First Aid certified specialist, GPS tracking throughout the outing, voice control and basic obedience practice built into the hike, and photo and video updates sent to you along the way. You'll also receive a full GPS-tracked report when the hike is complete.
How long are the Adventure Hikes, and how much do they cost?
Adventure Hikes start at $75 and are available in 90-minute and 3-hour options. Your specialist picks your dog up from your home, heads to one of the Ozarks trail systems 15–20 minutes outside of town, and returns them home exercised, stimulated, and happy.
Where do you take dogs on Adventure Hikes near Springfield and Sedalia?
We hike a rotating selection of dog-friendly trails around the Springfield area, all roughly 15–20 minutes from town. You'll always be notified of the specific trail before the hike begins, and we've published a full list of our favorite spots on our blog. Every hike is GPS tracked so you always know where your dog has been.
Is an Adventure Hike a good alternative to doggy daycare?
For many dogs, yes — especially those who need physical exercise and mental stimulation but thrive with one-on-one attention rather than a group setting. Adventure Hikes provide vigorous outdoor exercise, sensory enrichment from new trails, and focused skill-building, often leaving dogs more tired and content than a day at daycare. They're particularly well-suited for high-energy breeds and dogs who get overstimulated in group environments.
How do I know my dog is safe during an Adventure Hike?
Every hike is led by a Funky Bunch specialist certified in Pet CPR and First Aid. The entire outing is GPS tracked, and you receive photo and video updates throughout. We pick your dog up directly from your home and return them the same way — no drop-off facilities, no unfamiliar environments, just a trusted specialist and open trail.
Benefits of Adventure Hikes:
* Increased exercise
* Alternative to day care
* Enforced recall and obedience
* Mental stimulation
* Decreased stress
* Reduced boredom or anxiety
* Peace of mind for you
Our adventure hikes create happier, more well-rounded dogs, which in turn makes pet parents happy! Each adventure includes photo updates provided by our Pet Care Specialists. Explore, Exercise, Expend Energy!