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Category: Hiking
Please join us for a hike this Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6:00 pm meeting in front of the Longfellow Grill located at 2990 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN. I plan on a 3.5 mile hike at a moderate pace on the River Parkway. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight for the dimmer areas. Currently …
Category: Hiking
Come join me for a hike that starts at Purgatory Creek and continues down to Staring Lake, both in Eden Prairie. The hike goes around the two lakes for a total of about 6 miles. We will be hiking paved paths with the hope of avoiding mud- but no promises! There could also be ice …
Hiking — Purgatory Creek & Staring Lake, Eden Prairie, MNView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Winter Camping
It’s time to trade the pavement for the powder. On Thursday morning, we’re heading to the Lake One trailhead for a true winter deep-dive. This isn’t your “backyard bonfire” trip. We’re loading the pulks and trekking into the BWCA to establish a base camp at Lake One or Two. From there, we’ll have the frozen …
Into the Deep Freeze: The Lake One Expedition — BWCA, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join me for an approximately 5 mile walk on the paved and snow cleared walking/biking trails at Carver Park Reserve. This will be a lollipop loop, starting at Lowry Nature Center. We will meet in front of the Lowry Nature Center. Please arrive early if you need to use the bathroom inside the building and …
Hiking — Carver Park Reserve, Victoria, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Punxsutawney Phil and midwest meteorologists may have predicted more winter, but Rovers know how to thrive in the cold. Let’s do so with a Valentine’s Day hike within the beautiful U of MN Landscape Arboretum. We’ll meet outside the front door of the Oswald Visitor Center for a 2-4 pm hike along the picturesque woods, …
Valentine’s Day Hike — MN Landscape Arboretum, Chaska, MNView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: 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 13-16) 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: Hiking
Join us for a quiet hike at the Arboretum on blacktop, grass and wood chip trails, which will be hilly in places. Distance and hiking speed will depend on who shows up and what we want to do. We also have the option of having a late lunch in the restaurant before. If you want …
Winter Hike — Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
🌊 Easy Walk on Park Point 🚶♀️🚶♂️ Join us for a relaxed 2–4 mile walk starting at Sky Harbor Airport on Park Point. 4701 Minnesota Ave, Duluth We’ll move at an easy pace (1-2 mph) and plan for 2–3 hours total, depending on conditions. What to know before you come: 🔁 Easy turnaround: This is …
Category: Hiking
Let’s do a hike of just under 5 miles around most of the Voyageur Trek Trail at Lebanon Hills Saturday starting at 9:00 AM Sharp. We’ll meet and leave from the front of the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center at Schulze Lake (the parking lot is a short drive off a turn south off Cliff Road …
Winter Hike — Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MNView trip details »
Trip FullCategory: Other Winter Activities
Gather at the canoe launch on the north end of Lake of the Isles at 2:50pm for introductions. Then we’ll work outdoors lighting candles and placing them in suspended ice forms. To sign up, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MN/Minneapolis/LuminaryLoppet and scroll down to Luminary Lighting: Luminary Hall 3:00-6:00 pm. Spots are limited so do not delay! After our …
Volunteer to prep for the Luminary Loppet — Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Winter Activities
Come join us for a fun ice skating experience with optional gourmet tacos after. 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. …
Ice Skating plus Optional Tacos — Centennial Lakes Park, Edina, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Although both Punxsutawney Phil and midwest meteorologists predict that cold and snow may persist several more weeks, the weather on Wednesday looks amenable for a return to reasonably comfortable activity outdoors. So I say, let’s enjoy a balaclava free, happy-hatted hike amidst winter’s best! We’ll meet at the Tamarack Nature Center Building on Wednesday, February …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Meet me for a medium-fast hike of 4.5 miles around much of the Voyageur Trek Trail at Lebanon Hills this Tuesday. We’ll be hiking a 3.2 to 3.5 mph moving pace with little, if any, stopping. Expect surfaces to be tramped down and/or fresh snow, with maybe some bare ice in places (good traction devices are …
Fitness Hike — Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Sunday afternoon forecast is 20 degrees and lightly snowing (as of 1/27), so let’s get out and hike in the beautiful Minnesota landscape. We will do a 5-6 mile hike at a medium-fast pace (17-19 minutes per mile, 3.2-3.5 mph) which makes this a fitness hike. Please come prepared for this pace. Trail conditions will …
Fitness Hike — Murphy- Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Hike the Lower Glen Trail under an almost full moon. The loop trail follows Minnehaha Creek out to the Mississippi River and back up to the base of the falls, passing below the Veterans Home and over a couple footbridges. There is one steep hill at the start/finish. The pace will be moderate-to-brisk, with total …
Moonlight Hike — Lower Glen Trail (Minnehaha Falls), MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Let’s do a hike of 4.5 or 5.5 miles around much of the Voyageur Trek Trail at Lebanon Hills Saturday starting at 1:00 PM Sharp. We’ll leave from the front of the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center at Schulze Lake (the parking lot is a short drive off a turn south off Cliff Road ). We’ll …
Winter Hike — Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MNView trip details »
Category: Downhill Skiing
Rover Downhill Ski / Snowboard Night — Mont du Lac⛷️🏂 Hill hours: 4:00–9:00 PM (come for any portion) This is a Rover-style ski night — independent turns, optional shared laps, and easy regrouping. The emphasis is on connection and flow, not skiing as a pack. 📍 Location: Mont du Lac Resort3125 South Mont Du Lac …
Category: Climbing
I’m planning on getting some cabin fever out by climbing at the Vertical Endeavors in BLOOMINGTON on January 25th at 1pm as long as there isn’t some random blizzard in Minneapolis that makes it impossible to drive there. Rental pricing is about $25 but it’s half off on Sundays for Rover Members. Shoot me a …