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Category: Hiking, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Hello Rovers! Join us for this year’s Rovers Astronomy Weekend trip to Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC)! This year, we’ll take advantage of Juneteenth and extend our trip an extra day! It will be from Thurs. 6/18 thru Sun. 6/21. During the day we’ll hike, paddle and do other Roverish activities, and then stargaze at night, peering at …
Astronomy, Hiking, Paddling — Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC), MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Biking from Hopkins. Meet at 6pm at the parking lot on the corner of 9th Ave N and 1st St N. (also known as the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail Terminus). I don’t have a route planned yet, but expect 15-20 miles. Socializing afterwards. Please text if you are running late.
Trip FullCategory: Bicycling, Camping
Bicycle rides on the Mesabi and Paul Bunyan Trails! Join us for a long weekend (Juneteenth Holiday) bicycling on the Mesabi* and Paul Bunyan Trails. We will ride (out and back) 40+ miles per day. Stay with us at my family cabin near Palisade, MN (up to 6 people) or tent on the Mississippi River …
Category: Hiking
Join us for a moderately paced out and back 4-mile hike along the scenic St Croix River. Afterwards you can join us for lunch at the historic Fort Restaurant and Bar in Rush City. When and Where: We will meet at the Highway 70 Landing St Croix National Scenic Riverway just across the boeder in …
Hiking — St Croix Hiking Trail, Highway 70 Landing , MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us for a bike ride from the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Parkway, Mpls, on Monday, June 15th at 6:00 pm. The route planned will be to Raspberry Island. This will be a 24 mile loop. Pace of ride is 10-12 miles/hr. The Mendota bridge bike path will be closing at an unknown date …
Category: Paddling
Join me at the Little Beach of Lake Nokomis, located on the NE side of the lake. Usually ample free parking along the street. All non motorized watercrafts/boards welcome. Bring: Must bring & wear PFD (life jacket) while paddling, water, recommended lunch/snacks, swimsuit, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses. Please let know if you’re joining us so I …
Category: Climbing
This trip is for all ages and experience levels to try out rock climbing outdoors! We have loaner gear available but if you have your own, bring it! HELMETS ARE REQUIRED- we will have some available with the loaner gear. You do not need to be at the Extravaganza to attend, nor do you need …
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing — Interstate State Park (Minnesota Side), MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
BIKING 10-12 mph, ~27 miles. Afton to Hudson loop ride with some from Rovers Extravaganza group site #1 at Afton State Park.. The ride out of the park is steep. Options availabe to avoid steep ride: 1.) Drive and park at the Afton State Park 50th Street lot (recommended). Address is below. Park pass required. …
Category: Bicycling
Relaxed pace (10-12 mph) 22 mile loop bike ride from the Rovers Extravaganza group site #1 at Afton State Park. You do not have to be attending the Extravaganza to join this bike ride. Hilly route (every route near Afton is hilly!). We will pedal to Belwin Conservancy to see the Bison, have snack/lunch there; …
Category: Hiking
Join us for a moderately paced 7-8 mile hilly hike at Afton State Park. We will meet outside the Visitor Center (not the Ranger Station), down near the end of the road, where there are several large parking lots. Here is the starting location. We will hike a loop that includes the Trout Brook Loop …
Category: Bicycling
Hello friends! This will be open to people of all skill levels. Depending on who shows up, we can split into groups accordingly: newcomers/those who are unfamiliar with the trails and those who just want to shred! I’m hoping to stay somewhere between 30-40 minutes within radius of the Extravaganza and am open to suggestions. First ride …
Biking — Sunfish Lake Park and more pending, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities
Bring your little ones (or not so little ones) to learn about the basics of nature journaling in Afton State Park, with extra time to play and enjoy nature together afterwards. I will plan to lead an introductory activity and provide some nature journaling prompts. From there you will be free to explore the area …
Kids Summer Series: Nature Journaling & Play — Afton State Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Climbing
This trip is for those who have some climbing experience and want to learn and practice top rope anchor setting. If you have gear, bring it! We also have loaner gear available. Either way, HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. You do not need to be at the Extravaganza to attend, nor do you need to be a …
Climbing & Top Rope Anchor Setting — Interstate State Park, MN or WIView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Climbing
Registration is now open for the Spring /Summer Extravaganza — being held from Friday, June 12– Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Afton State Park! Everyone is invited to the Extravaganza, our semi-annual “welcome & check us out” trip for people who like the outdoors and want to find out more about the Minnesota Rovers. You …
Spring/Summer Extravaganza — Afton State Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Climbing
40.00 for non members no gear 26.00 for members no gear 13.00 for members with gear Beginners welcome.
Rock climbing — Minneapolis vertical endeavors , MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 11th to bike a 15-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 …
Category: Bicycling
Biking from Hopkins. Meet at 6pm at the parking lot on the corner of 9th Ave N and 1st St N. (also known as the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail Terminus). I don’t have a route planned yet, but expect 15-20 miles. Socializing afterwards. Please text if you are running late.
Category: Hiking
Join me for a moderately paced 3-mile hike from the Rover meeting place in Como park here around the lake and back. The trails will be a mix of blacktop and grass trails. Non-Rover members need to sign online liability waiver below. New Rover members welcome. Dogs with well-behaved owners are welcome. Only storms will …