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Let’s plan on doing up to a 6-mile hike in Lebanon Hills Regional Park Friday morning starting promptly at 9:30 am from the Holland Lake trail head parking lot. We’ll figure on a 3-mile/hour pace or better which, if it doesn’t sound “brisk” enough for you, realize that the route is designed to go up …
Category: Bicycling
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 14th 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! In case of rain, …
Thursday Bike Ride — Saint Paul Brewing, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Description: Join Us at the scenic, one of a kind Lake Elmo Park Reserve! The lakes and trails offer variety in landscape and a tremendous amount of natural beauty. Hike Plan: Plan to hike on dirt paths, rolling hills among prairie and woods. The hike is 3.7 miles at a moderate pace. Cost: A daily …
Daytime Hike — Lake Elmo Park Reserve/Lake Elmo, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join for a mid-week bike trip to Hastings for lunch. Meet at Kaposia Landing (800 Bryant Ave, South St Paul, MN 55075 ) for about 2 hour ride to Hastings via Spring Lake Park. We will have options to pack our lunch or eat at a local restaurant. It is about 25 miles each way, …
Bike to lunch in Hastings — Kaposia landing, S St Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Biking from Utepils. 6PM. Plan on biking 15-20 miles, and then of course refreshments on the patio at Utepils. Meet in the parking lot at the corner of Glenwood and Thomas (349 Thomas Ave). Please text if you’re running late.
Biking — Utepils Brewing, Mpls (Bryn Mawr)., MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Please join us for a Monday evening bike ride at 6:00 pm on August 11th. The location is the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55406. The rides on Mondays are typically between 17-20 miles over 2 hours on bike paths/bike lanes. The route for this coming Monday is being determined between two …
Biking — Longfellow Grill, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Raise your hand if you’ve always wanted to go to Door County WI, because now is your chance! We have two group camp sites reserved for six nights, allowing you lots of time to play and explore. We’ll be car camping at Peninsula State Park, so bring all your toys (road bikes, mountain bikes, kayaks, canoes). …
Category: Bicycling
Join a bike ride starting at the Town of Hudson (980 Co Rd A, Hudson, WI 54016) for a 48 mile bike ride through western Wisonsin. The Ride with GPS route takes us through Roberts where we will have a stop. This is the first time I have taken this route, but it was initially …
Category: Hiking
If you’re in town (and not on some fun summer weekend outing), join me for a hike this Sunday! (The forecast is for low/mid 80s and low chances of precipitation.) Meet in front of the French Park Visitors Center at 1:00 and plan to hike the trails at Clifton E. French Regional Park. >. In …
Perfect(?) Summer Afternoon Hike — French Regional Park, Plymouth, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Please join me for a 9-mile medium-fast* hike at beautiful Lebanon Hills Regional Park. We are starting early since the temps are expected to rise to 80°F by noon as of this writing. Minimal rain is also in the forecast, so bring rain gear if desired. We will be hiking through shaded woods for the …
Hiking — Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MNView trip details »
Category: Paddling
Yet another full moon and a full moon paddle. Moonrise is at 8:57, sunset at 8:27. Meet at 8:30 at the launch area between the 2 beaches on the North side of the lake. Bring a light and or headlamp. The weather should be warm with a light breeze. Bring a light jacket, water and …
Full Moon Paddle — Lake Nokomis, Mpls, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Let’s take a hike at Riley Creek in Eden Prairie, MN on August 8th at 5pm sharp. It should be a relatively easy/moderate hike. The paths are made of dirt so if there’s rain prior to our hike please aware that they could get muddy. Kids and friendly dogs on leashes are more than welcome! …
Category: Backpacking
This trip is open to 2025 participants in the Rovers’ Beginner Backpacking Program who have (or will have) completed a one-night practice trip. Pre-Trip Planning Meeting: Saturday, July 26 at 10:00 AM via Zoom. The planning meeting is required. Registration for this trip will close as of the planning meeting date. This two-night experience on …
Beginner Backpacking Program: Two-Night Practice Trip — Superior Hiking Trail, MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
We’ll fly to Seattle, drive to Pasayten Wilderness and backpack along East Creek trail to its intersection with the PCT and then return through Boulder Creek trail to the vehicle. This trip requires a compatible, experienced team and preference will be given to those backpackers I have traveled with before on multi-day, self-supported Rover trips.
Backpacking — Pasayten Wilderness, Cascade Mountains, WAView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Please join us for a Monday evening bike ride at 6:00 pm on August 4th. The location is the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55406. The rides on Mondays are typically between 17-20 miles over 2 hours on bike paths/bike lanes. There are some exceptions to this guideline. The route for this …
Biking — Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities
Join us to help remove buckthorn from the Garlough school forest. We will provide basic training so no experience is necessary. Gloves and weed wrenches will be provided.. We will pull up large buckthorn with the wrenches, smaller buckthorn by hand and stack the pulled buckthorn in piles. Be sure to bring water, bug protection …
Category: Bicycling
Meet at the Monument at the West end of Summit Ave for a bike trip downriver to Harriet Island. We will return via Fort Snelling and Minnehaha Park. The loop is around 25 miles and on bike trails. We will leave promptly at 9 am air quality and weather permitting. Call/text if you are coming …
Urban ride along the Mississippi — St. Paul / Mpls River Road & Trails, MNView trip details »
Please join us for a choice of a 6 or 9-mile loop hike along the Mississippi River! The plan is to go at a medium pace or more, so please be able to walk at least 3 mph (20 min per mile) for the duration you choose. The route starts at the Wabun picnic area …
Mississippi River Loop Hike — Wabun Picnic Area, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »