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CanceledCategory: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Have you ever gone to the Art Shanty Project at Bdé Umáŋ / Lake Harriet, Minneapolis? Artists take on the strange and wonderful task of decorating an ice shanty with a unique theme. This year is the 20th anniversary. If there is enough ice on the lake, the shanties are on the lake. Last year …
Hiking — Bdé Umáŋ / Lake Harriet, Mpls, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Heidi and Doug will be leading a moderate (18-22 minute mile) four mile hike leaving from the Schaar’s Bluff trail head in Spring Lake Park. <https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks/parksTrails/SpringLake/Pages/schaars-bluff-trailhead.aspx> The views of the St Croix River are very good and it’s not unusual to spot an eagle or two. Weather looks good this week so the trails should …
Hiking — Schaar’s Bluff Trailhead, Spring Lake Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Meet Saturday at 1:30 pm at the War Memorial at Summit Ave and Mississippi River Blvd for a early-season bike ride along the trails. We will do a 17-18 mile loop that starts south along the boulevard to the I-35E bridge. Crossing to the south side, we will head westward toward Fort Snelling. We will …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join me for a winter hike at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve! 15663 Murphy Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, MN 55372 I’ll meet you at the parking lot. We’ll hike 4.1 miles (about 1.5 hrs) on the Murphy-Hanrehan Park Nature Loop. According to Alltrails, this trail was muddy in places 3 days ago. So plan accordingly. We’ll meet …
Hiking — Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Prior Lake, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join us for a hike around Crosby Farm Regional Park, 2595 Crosby Farm Rd., St. Paul. We will hike 3 to 4 miles, some of it off trail. This park has trails on the Mississippi River and high trails above Crosby Lake. We will use both paved and unpaved trails, but may meander down to …
Wednesday Morning Hike — Crosby Farm Regional Park, St Paul , MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Is this January? Feels like March or April to me! Let’s hike at Whitewoods and walk around the lake, through the woods, along the prairie, and up to the look out hill. Bring hiking sticks and ice cleats along with good hiking boots, some water, and a snack. The trails are paved and also some …
Hiking — Whitetail Woods Regional Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Since it’s refusing to be winter, lets go for a bike ride. Gauging if anyone wants to do this. We can meet at 56 Brewing in NE Minneapolis. 1:00 on Sunday. I was hoping to bike up the river, then around Palmer Lake, about 15 miles. Caveats are I’ve not been on the trails lately …
Category: Fat Biking
I’m driving up early Saturday morning, January 27, to Crosby, MN for a day of riding. Staying overnight in cabin at True North Basecamp, then riding trails again on Sunday before driving back. If interested, send me an email. Groups size limited by cabin availability, which looks good at this time. Plan to be on …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
For all of you who are not on one of the many weekend trips this weekend! Just a simple winter morning hike. 😊 Join me to explore the winter trails at Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park. Meet at the main entrance of the interpretive center by 10:00 a.m. We’ll do a round …
Winter Hike — Westwood Hills Nature Center, St. Louis Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Come along for a medium-fast paced (17-19 minutes per mile/ 3.2 – 3.5 mph) loop hike on both sides of the Mississippi River, about 7 miles long, going by Hidden Falls, Minnehaha Creek, and Ft Snelling. Much of the hike will be on pavement but we will go off-pavement on somewhat adventurous/questionable trails at times. …
Winter Hiking — Hidden Falls Regional Park, South Gate Entrance, St. Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Winter Camping
If you enjoy camping in hot and humid July or if you think that the time between wildfire season and hunting season is too short, I invite you to try camping in a gentle, cooler setting. I can promise that there will be no mosquitoes, no bears, and great sleeping weather. Mille Lacs Kathio State …
Introduction to Winter Camping — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join me for a 4 mile winter hike along Nine Mile Creek! Starting at Harrison Picnic Grounds parking lot in Bloomington. We will hike a route along Nine Mile Creek and the Minnesota River. We’ll be doing a simple out-and-back route, staying on the maintained trail closest to the creek. Nine Mile Creek hike, Harrison …
Hiking — Nine Mile Creek, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Other Winter Activities
Join us for one of Rovers great winter trips: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice Skating and Sledding at Northern Pines Camp near Park Rapids. Trails, rinks and hills are close to the camp, which is right by the lake shore. We’ll be staying at the lodge and depending on how many of us sign up, …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Come along for a 6-7 mile moderately-paced winter hike at Hyland Park. We will walk a combination of paved and natural trails and we will be able to view the XC skiers on the ski trails at times. Meet at the Richardson Nature Center, located HERE. There are bathrooms inside. Please plan ahead so we …
Winter Hike — Hyland Lake Park, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Come join us at the Dodge Nature Center – Main Property. We will hike on grassy/snowy trails around the woods and wetlands on the Main and Marie properties. Unfortunately, dogs (except service dogs) are not allowed on these trails. The walk will take about 1.5-2 hours. Park at the Main Property at 365 Marie Avenue West, …
Winter Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Main Property, MNView trip details »
The Border Route Trail Association invites you to join our Annual Board Meeting on January 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm. This in-person event is a free event open to those interested in hiking, maintaining, promoting, and/or supporting the BRT. The meeting location is REI, 750 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55420. The business portion of …
2024 Annual BRTA Board Meeting — REI, Bloomington, MN, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join us for a one hour moderately paced, mosquito free, hike at Lebanon Hills. We will meet at the Jensen Lake Trailhead parking lot (1398 Carriage Hills Drive) at 2pm. (This is not the visitor center) We will start at trail point 2 and walk counterclockwise. The trail is mainly dirt but has some boardwalk …
Hiking — Jensen Lake, Lebanon Hills, Eagan, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join us for an approximately 4 mile hike in Nerstrand Big Woods State Park. We will explore the Hidden Falls area before crossing the stream and doing a loop through the woods. We will walk a 20-23 minute mile pace, depending on trail conditions. Bring your grippers! We will meet in the parking lot just …
Nerstrand Hike — Nerstrand Big Woods SP, MNView trip details »