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Join me on a weekend bike camping trip to Willow River State Park, about 7 miles north of Hudson, WI. The park has a fabulous waterfall, prairie and woodland hiking trails, a lake swimming beach and opportunities to rent kayaks or canoes to explore the lake, backwaters and Willow River channel up to the falls. …
Bike Camping — Willow River State Park, WIView trip details »
Category: Climbing
Whether you’re new, experienced, or just looking to hang out come join in on the fun over at Vertical Endeavors this coming Wednesday in Saint Paul. Need a top rope belay? Gotcha! Need a lead belay? Gotcha! Need an extension on your car’s warranty? Answer your phone and talk to that other guy! You will …
Rock Climbing (top rope, lead) — Saint Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Biking a 31 mile loop on the Gateway Trail from Pine Springs to Pine Point, on to Stillwater, across the St. Croix and back to the Gateway Trail head. We will start at the Gateway Trail State Parking lot – here – located off 55th Street North in Pine Springs, MN 55128. This is the …
Biking — Gateway and Brown Creek Trail, MinnesotaView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Let’s try this again. It’s been several weeks since starting from Utepils, but here we are. Meet at the parking lot at the corner of Thomas and Glenwood at 6PM. Expect between 15 and 20 miles, and then an enjoyable time in Utepils back yard. There is usually a food truck there until 8pm, or …
Category: Bicycling
Please join us for a bike ride from the Wakota Scenic Trailhead, South Saint Paul, to downtown Hastings- about 45 miles round trip. We’ll bike on the MRT (Mississippi River Trail), which has a mix of beautiful woods and riverside, with some sections that are more urban and industrial (barges and trains!). Most of the …
Biking New Starting Location — Wakota Scenic Trailhead, South St. Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us (hopefully) for a bike ride from the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Parkway, Mpls, on Monday, July 20th at 6:00 pm. The route is still to be determined but expect 20 miles (it may be less) Pace of ride is 10-12 miles/hr. Please be hydrated before you come, have water, and helmets. E-bikes …
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, July 16th to bike a challenging 24-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 …
It’s been several weeks since starting from Utepils, but here we are. Meet at the parking lot at the corner of Thomas and Glenwood at 6PM. Expect between 15 and 20 miles, and then an enjoyable time in Utepils back yard. There is usually a food truck there until 8pm, or you can bring your …
Category: Bicycling
Join us for a bike ride from the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Parkway, Mpls, on Monday, July 13th at 6:00 pm. The route is still to be determined but expect up to 20 miles – even though she will be absent, we will probably select one of Pam’s many routes. Mileage may be shortened …
Trip FullCategory: Backpacking
Join us for a 2-night backpacking trip along the Superior Hiking Trail, suitable for beginners with some backpacking knowledge, such as if you attended 2026 backpacker info trips or Beginner Backpacking classes from a previous year. Leave Mpls Fri, Jul 10 ~7am for drive to Sugarloaf trailhead, drop ppl/packs and driver(s) will park at SP …
Category: Bicycling
Please join me for a ~45-mile bike ride that goes by many lakes and parks, all on paved trails! We begin from Medicine Lake, go along the Medicine Lake Regional Trail to Elm Creek Park Reserve, where we will do a loop around the park and take a lunch break at the north end of …
Date change! Bike Ride — Medicine Lake, Plymouth, MNView trip details »
Where: Mn Valley State Trail Wilkie Unit When: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, July 9, What: 42 mile loop. See Ride with GPS link. Start biking at 8:00 a.m. We will take a water/bathroom break at Riley Park in Eden Prairie at the 10 mile mark and also we will stop at a bakery in downtown …
Biking — MN Valley State Trail Wilkie Unit, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, July 9th 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
Last minute plans, I was expecting rain, but now looks to be clear Biking from Hopkins. Meet at 6pm at the corner of 1st st N and 9th Ave N in Hopkins, which is also the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail Terminus. Expect between 15-18 miles, with socializing afterwards. Please text if you’re running late.
Category: Bicycling
We’ll repeat this nice gentle scenic 15~ mile bike ride/loop traveling West through several smaller cities. The heat of the day will be passing & forecast is for lighter winds. We’ll meet at Memorial Park 1801 Co Rd 101 in Shakopee. Turn right after entering the small park, we’ll meet up 50 yards later, before …
Biking — MN River Bike 1-Memorial Park Shakopee, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us for a bike ride from the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Parkway, Mpls, on Monday, July 6th at 6:00 pm. The route is still to be determined but expect 20 miles. Pace of ride is 10-12 miles/hr. Please be hydrated before you come, have water, and helmets. E-bikes are welcome. In case of …
Category: Climbing
Whether you’re new or experienced, let’s do some climbing Friday July 3rd 5:00pm over at VE Twin Cities Bouldering. It’s located right off of 94 and you can spot it right next to the orange Public Storage building. There are cubbies and lockers located near the front desk and the restrooms offer a place for …
Category: Bicycling
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, July 2nd to bike a challenging 20-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 …