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Category: Hiking
Meet at 6:00pm at parking lot across from bathrooms. Call with questions. Hiking shoes recommended as we will be going wooded trail.
Hiking — Old Cedar Bridge Trail, Bloomington , MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join me for the monthly south metro hike. This month we will explore Whitetail Woods Regional Park near Farmington. This will be a 3.5 – 4 mile moderately paced hike. Some hills and unpaved trails. This relatively new park in Dakota County is a real gem – one of my favorites. There is no fee …
Hiking — Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Farmington, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities
First Outdoor Meeting Potluck – May 16, 2023 at 6:00pm Bring your own plate, cup/water bottle and utensils The Minnesota Rovers Board will supply lemonade, and cake Everyone please bring one of the following: Appetizer / Finger food Munchies / Chips & Salsa, popcorn, etc. Bring Games or Activities to share: Yard games Slackline Coordinate …
Potluck at Como Park — Como Park West Picnic Shelter, St. Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
I’m planning to hike from my house in Eagan to the Rover meeting site at Como Park for the first meeting of the season. The length of the hike is 14 miles and I will allow 5 hours to do it. Let me know if you would like to join me from Eagan. Alternatively, if …
Category: Bicycling
Join us for a 26-mile bike ride on the Dakota Rail Trail from Wayzata to St. Bonifacius and back. The trail is a paved off-road trail through woods, farmland, and along Lake Minnetonka. We will stop for a short break (10-15 minutes) in St. Boni at a picnic shelter (porta potty available). Bring snacks or …
Category: Bicycling
Join us biking Monday, May 15 at the Longfellow Grill, 2990 West River Parkway, Minneapolis at 6:00 pm. The parking is neighborhood parking. The routes are on bike trails and will vary each week. Plan on 17-20 miles with the length of ride averaging 2 hours. I do hope to coordinate the Monday evening rides …
Category: Climbing
This trip has 2 phases – One for experienced climbers who want to practice setting climbs. The 2nd part open to ‘newbs’, that is, people who have never climbed before, have limited experience or maybe haven’t climbed for some time and want to give it another go. I expect to arrive at Taylors Falls around …
Outdoor Rock Climbing — Taylors Falls State Park, MNView trip details »
Trip FullCategory: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling
There will be campING, hikING, bikING, paddlING, birdING, laughING, otherING along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. Perrot State Park (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/perrot/) is located on the Mississippi River flyway and next door to the: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/trempealeau/) Great River State Trail (user fee) (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/greatriver/) The confluence of the Trempealeau and Mississippi Rivers and Lock …
World Migratory Bird Day Weekend — Perrot State Park, WIView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
Choosing a backpack can be overwhelming for both beginner and experienced backpackers. We will help you find a backpack the proper size and fit along with helpful hints to make your backpacking adventures more enjoyable. We will also cover other important hiking gear, including hiking boots and trekking poles. Meeting is via Zoom; link will …
Category: Bicycling
Join us 6:00 pm Thursday, May 11th to bike an 18-mile loop. All bikes and fitness levels are welcome. Saint Paul Brewing is in the old Hamm’s Brewery overlooking Swede Hollow at 688 Minnehaha Ave. East, St Paul, MN 55106. Meet in the East parking lot behind the distillery! We intend to bike every Thursday …
Thursday Bike Ride — Saint Paul Brewing, MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
In this educational session, we will cover several aspects of staying safe while in the backcountry: permitting, navigation, finding campsites, environmental factors, wildlife, and general safety. Meeting is via Zoom; link will be sent a few days in advance. (This is a repeat of the 5/3/23 session.) To register for one or more educational session, …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Backcountry Basics — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join me for a hike around Lake Harriet. Meet at 7:00pm on the west side of the Lake Harriet bandshell. We will hike about 2.8 miles around the lake, perhaps stopping along the way at the Roberts Bird Sanctuary and the Lyndale Park Rose Garden. Drop me an email so I can keep you updated if …
Want to play outside? If you have been looking for others who share your love of the outdoors, this is a perfect event to attend — and invite friends for a watch party! See an awesome slideshow of Rovers in action, meet Rovers who will introduce you to the many benefits of our club. You’ll …
Intro Show: Meet the Rovers! — Zoom PresentationView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us biking on Monday, May 8 at the Longfellow Grill, 2990 West River Parkway, Minneapolis at 6:00 pm. The parking is neighborhood parking. The rides will be 17-20 miles over two hours. The planned routes will wary each week almost entirely on bike trails. There are several nice routes for rides from this location. …
Trip FullCategory: Backpacking
After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Series “Choosing, Fitting & Packing Backpacks” education session (4/6/23), come join us for a day training hike to experience firsthand what it’s like to hike with a fully loaded backpack! We are offering multiple dates and times throughout May and June; pick one that works for you! As …
CanceledCategory: Hiking, Trail Maintenance
Cancelled due to the snow. McFarland is still inaccessible. Border Route Trail Spring trail maintenance crews needed. East end Trip May 5 to 7 with two or three day options available. Limited to 18 Hikers and crew members. Hiking and end of winter deadfall sweep on the Border Route Trail East end just outside the …
CanceledCategory: Backpacking, Trail Maintenance
This is a self-supported backpack trip into the BWCA for trail maintenance on the Border Route Trail. We will have a meet and great at the Trail Center Lodge Restaurant for lunch (lunch not included) at 12:00 before driving to the Meyhew Lake Trail Head. From there we will backpack about 1.6 miles and set …
Border Route Trail Spring maintenance — Sock Lake BWCA, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us 6:00 pm Thursday, May 4th to bike a 13-mile loop. All bikes and fitness levels are welcome. Saint Paul Brewing is in the old Hamm’s Brewery overlooking Swede Hollow at 688 Minnehaha Ave. East, St Paul, MN 55106. Meet in the East parking lot behind the distillery! We intend to bike every Thursday …
Thursday Bike Ride — Saint Paul Brewing, MNView trip details »