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Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join us! We will be exploring Sunfish Lake Park which is considered by many to be the crown jewel of the Lake Elmo park system. The path winds through the woods with several sloping hills and ponds. Quite lovely! Optional: Social event to follow. Hike Plan: We will hike for about 5 miles within the …
Winter Hiking — Sunfish Lake Park/Lake Elmo, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join me for an easy hike around Staring Lake in Eden Prairie. We’ll meet at the Eden Prairie Outdoor Center’s Edible Playground at 1:15pm and head off to hike around 1:30pm. There are plenty of pathed sidewalks so it’s inclusive for wheelchairs or children in strollers/wagons. We could attempt to walk the entire loop around …
Hike — Eden Prairie Outdoor Center at Staring Lake, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking, Other Winter Activities
Meet Saturday morning at 10 am in the parking lot of the Spirit River Nature Area (1055 2nd Ave SW) which is located just west of Cambridge, MN off Hwy 95, on the east side of the Rum River. We’ll cross westward over the river bridge to begin our moderately paced 4-5 mile hike on …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking, Other Winter Activities
Let’s visit the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to check out the Spring Flower Show and hike on the Three-Mile Walk trail. The trail is paved, with some short sections of gravel. I think we will hike first and then explore the flower show. Admission to the flower show is included with the $20 daily admission ticket. …
Hike & Spring Flower Show — Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join us for a 3.5 mile out and back hike in Spring Lake Park starting at the Fahey Trailhead. (Note this is NOT Scharrs Bluff!). We will hike on a paved trail out to the Ravine Bridge and back, hopefully spotting the park’s bison herd along the way. Moderate pace and moderate hills with nice …
Bison Hike — Spring Lake Park Reserve, Hastings, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join us for a winter hike around Lake Harriet (Dakota name – Bde Unma) on Friday morning. We’ll meet at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of Lake Harriet Parkway and Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55409 (4801 E. Lake Harriet Parkway). This is by the southeast part of the lake by the Lake Harriet South Beach. …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join us for a 1 hour moderately paced hike at Lake Ann Park in Chanhassen, where we’ll walk along two lakes and through land once owned by Prince. This relatively flat, 2.75 mile hike includes wooded trails and a 0.5 mile section of pavement. Afterward, join us for an optional visit to Hackamore Brewing in …
Category: Climbing
Another chance to finally try Rock Climbing – this time for weekenders. I can give proper attention to two or three 1st time climbers – more if people have some experience but experience is NOT required. We will meet at the (VE) Vertical Endeavors Climbing gym at 9601 James Ave N, Bloomington 55431. Start time …
Beginner Indoor Rock Climbing — Vertical Endeavors Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Come join us at River Bend Nature Center for a nature hike to learn about the trees, watch for birds, and get some exercise. We will hike at a moderate pace and aim to do 5 miles in two hours. The nature center encompasses 743 acres cradling the Straight River. The River, forests, wetlands, and …
Nature & Exercise Hike — River Bend Nature Center, Faribault, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Let’s get walking! Both couples and singles, come join others on Valentines Day for a one hour walk. We will meet on the Northeast corner of Miners Lake (yes, lakes have corners!) and walk 30 minutes and then turn around and walk back. Here is the meeting place! All walking paces are welcome so bundle up …
Valentines Day self-paced walk — Miners Lake, Ely, MNView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Other Winter Activities
Annual Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing and Nature Education at Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center. We have secured President’s Weekend this year (Feb 14-17) so you have the option of making this a long weekend! Come to Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center in Hackensack (north of Brainerd) for a pleasant weekend of winter fun. Activities include …
Category: Other Winter Activities
Visit the Minnesota Ice Castles at the State Fair. Crawl through tunnels, explore ice mazes, whoosh down ice slides. I selected Feb 13 because it is an off-peak day and admission is $17. Also it is a full moon, with moonrise at 4:30 p.m., sunset at 5:37 p.m. Light reflection off the ice should be …
Minnesota Ice Castles — Minnesota State Fair, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Please note, this trip may change from “Winter Hike” to “Snowshoe” if we get enough snow beforehand. Come join us at Kensington Park for a hike to and around Dodge Nature Center – Lily Property. We will hike at a moderate pace and aim to do 4 miles in an hour and a half. Here …
Category: Hiking, Snowshoeing / Hiking
Hike Como Park. Go around the lake and then through the park on a mix of paved and dirt trails. Plan to get into the “back” areas of the park. Maybe muddy. Some small hills along the way. Meet in front of the Como Pavilion, off Lexington Ave LOCATED HERE. I’d like to keep this …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
The expected snowfall seems to have gone way down for Saturday, so Please join me for a two-part hike with options! Part 1: We will hike a 3-mile loop in Crosby Farm Regional Park. All paces are welcome. We will go off pavement on narrow trails that may be muddy, slippery and may involve going …
Winter Hike — Crosby Farm Regional Park, St. Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join us for a 2 hour moderately paced hike at Lebanon Hills. The trails are pretty hilly. The weather looks like we may have some snow on the ground, but – unsure how much. Cleats may be handy, or if we have a lot of snow, I’ll turn this into a snowshoe hike. I will …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Let’s do some Winter hiking on the trails in the eastern portion of Lebanon Hills Regional Park, while we’re still not tempted to cross country ski there instead. We’ll meet at the very end of the parking lot at Schultz Lake across from the Visitor Center, which is located on the drive off Cliff Road, …
Winter Hike — Lebanon Hills Regional Park (east), Eagan, MNView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Downhill Skiing
More than 60k of scenic, well-groomed cross-country ski trails weave through the Superior National Forest at Giants Ridge. There is also great downhill skiing and snowshoeing. We will be staying Friday and Saturday night in a villa across from Giant’s Ridge. The villa includes a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, and overlooks Wynne Lake. It’s right …
Cross-Country Skiing at Giants Ridge — Biwabik, MNView trip details »