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Category: Hiking
Let’s explore the MPLS skyways on a cold day. If all goes well, we can hike 3-5 miles in the skyways! Since it is MLK Jr Day, parking meters on the streets will be free. We will gather at the Minneapolis Convention Center (meet inside on the first floor toward the west end of the …
Hike the MPLS Skyways — Downtown Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
CanceledCategory: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Let’s get together to Hike at Schaar’s Bluff. The bluff is absolutely spectacular, with incredible views of the Mississippi River. We’ll hike for about 1-1/2 hours in the park. This is a moderately paced hike on paved paths with rolling terrain and prairie. Out and back. Great views! Optional: Lunch to follow. Meetup Location: Meetup …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
We will hike on gravel/wood chip trails around the woods and wetlands on the Main and Marie properties. Cleats may be helpful depending on trail conditions. If there is snow, this may turn into a snowshoe hike. Unfortunately, dogs (except service dogs) are not allowed on these trails. The walk will take about 1.5-2 hours. …
Winter Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Marie/Main property, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Winter Activities
Please join me in walking loops around Round Lake in Eden Prarie. The paved path around Round Lake is roughly 1 mile long and makes a great outdoor track. We will plan to walk for 1.5 hours and we can do as many or as few laps as you wish. It’s inclusive for beginners, wheelchairs, …
Walking Challenge — Round Lake in Eden Prairie, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking, Winter Camping
I will be hiking 22 miles on the superior hiking trail from the Sucker River Trailhead to the Martin Road trailhead this weekend starting tomorrow. I’m driving up early tomorrow morning. I plan to drop off my sled at the Sucker River then drive back to Martin Road and Fat Tire Bike back to the …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Let’s gather at 1 pm outisde the Longfellow Grill (2990 West River Pkwy, Minneapolis) for a moderately paced afternoon loop hike of approximately 4 miles to include river views, perhaps a hill and/or stairs. Dogs welcome but please let us know if you plan to bring your pet. If conditions are snowy or icy, foot …
Mississippi River Loop Hike — Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Winter Activities
I realize this is last minute but I will be at the St. Louis Park indoor ice rink on Sunday, January 12 in the year 2025 (this Sunday) from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. Address is 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park 55416. Please join me. No experience necessary! Admission is 4 bucks. If you …
Indoor Ice Skating — St. Louis Park Rec Center, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Let’s do some Winter hiking on the trails in Lebanon Hills Regional Park. We’ll start from the Holland Lake parking lot, entered at the corner of Cliff Road and Lexington Avenue South. The plan is to hike about 4.3 miles (7 km) in about 1.5 hours. What we’re hiking on: As of Monday, the route …
Winter Hike — Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join us for a moderately paced hike of about 3.5 miles at beautiful Whitetail Woods Regional Park between Rosemount and Farmington. You may wish to wear grippers on your boots. We’ll plan on a hike, but if there is a lot of snow, we may snowshoe. We will meet in the parking lot at the …
Hike — Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Farmington, MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
All of our awesome backpacking trips are coordinated by our members. Come learn what it takes to coordinate a Rovers backpacking trip. We’ll teach you the ins and outs of local and out of state trips, preparing you to post a trip to your next backpacking destination, wherever it might be. If you have a …
Backpacking Trip Coordinator Workshop — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join us for an easy urban hike on the trails at Wood Lake Nature Center. Meet at the main entrance of the interpretive center by 1:00 pm. We’ll do a round of introductions and then start hiking. We’ll plan to hike for 2 plus miles at a moderate pace. We can socialize inside the interpretive …
Winter Hike — Wood Lake Nature Center, Richfield, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Nine Mile Creek hike Join me at 11 a.m. on Thursday for a hike on Nine Mile Creek trail. We will start at Harrison Picnic Grounds parking lot for an 4-5 mile easy hike! BRING ICE CLEATS in case of ice on the trails, and possibly hiking poles. The trail is mostly paved but can …
hiking — Harrison Picnic/9 Mile Creek, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Winter Activities
Come join us for a fun ice skating experience, “Centennial Lakes Park features a 10-acre lake that is groomed daily during the winter for ice skating. Spread out over three main ponds connected by narrow, meandering canals, the rink gives skaters a unique skating experience.” All skating abilities are welcome. Skate rentals are $10. If …
Ice Skating — Centennial Lakes Park, Edina, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Let’s hike the West side of Lake Elmo Park Reserve! Eagle Point Trailhead is unmatched in it’s simple beauty. We will walk near Eagle Point Lake, Ponds, Mighty Oaks and Prairie at one of a kind Lake Elmo Park Reserve! Hike Plan: We will do 1 hr of hiking, approx. 3 miles. We will begin …
Winter Hiking — Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Lake Elmo, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Just a simple winter morning hike. It will be a bit chilly, but 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 of introductions and then start hiking. We’ll plan to hike …
Winter Hike — Westwood Hills Nature Center, St. Louis Park, MNView trip details »
Do you know what to do if you are on a 5 day trip in the BWCA, or in another inaccessible area and one of your group becomes sick or injured? Wilderness First Aid is defined as First Aid more than an hour from help. At times it may be days and many portages from …
Wilderness First Aid Class — Downtown Minneapolis site TBA, MNView trip details »
Trip FullCategory: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Winter Camping, Other Winter Activities
Woolsock is a weekend filled with contra dancing, live music, and outdoor fun! While dancing is the focus, there’s ample time to explore outdoor activities depending on the snow. So bring your energy and be ready to dance the night away! You’ll be staying in cozy rustic, heated cabins (think classic summer camp style—plenty of beds …
Woolsock Dance Weekend — Camp Miller, Sturgeon Lake, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join us for the first hike of the year! We will hike Stub Lake Trail by the Fall Lake Campground. It is 3 miles round trip, and we hope to hike the entire trail at a moderate pace. This trail is relatively flat and well-traveled. https://maps.app.goo.gl/DS8dJqFLr8AJXrKM7
New Years Day hike — Stub Lake near Ely, MNView trip details »