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Category: Hiking
Perhaps a little cool in the evening for a bike ride this week with a high predicted temp of 40 degrees on Monday. Instead, please join us for a neighborhood and River Parkway moderate paced hike from the Eagles 34, 2507 E 25th Street, Mpls on Monday, April 6, at 6:00 pm. We will meet …
Category: Hiking
Join us for a 5-mile/2-hour hike around the perimeter of the Arboretum to see what is starting to grow. The hike will be on asphalt, grass and wood chip trails, which will be hilly in places and could be muddy. There could be ticks but hopefully it is too early and cold for them. There …
Spring Hike — Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
It’s said that March comes in like a lion, and out like a lamb. I’ve found this to be true for for several reasons this month, so have decided to wind down my March 2026 Rover’s commitment with a gentle, lamb-paced hike at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve this coming Tuesday morning, March 31. Located on the …
hiking — Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, Hanover, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us for an early season bike ride from the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Parkway, Mpls, on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 6:00 pm. I am still deciding on the route but it will either be an out and back of approximately 14 miles or a 17 mile loop. Pace of ride is 10-12 …
Category: Bicycling
Escape the concrete jungle and join me for a spirited ride on gravel roads near Red Wing, MN. This is a (approx.) 20 mile lollipop loop on prime SE MN gravel that is full of leg burning climbs and grin inducing descents. We will meet at Colville Park in Red Wing at 10:00am. The ride …
Category: Hiking
Join Heidi and me for a 3-4 mile hike along the beautiful 9-Mile Creek in Bloomington this Sunday at 11:00 starting in Moir Park. The park is doing some work removing trees, etc., but as of last Saturday, all paths were open and dry. We’ll stay on the creek path toward the river then come …
Hike 9 Mile Creek — Moir Park, Bloomington , MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Please join me for a hilly fitness hike with a choice of a 6-ish or 8-ish mile loop at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve on the south side of the Twin Cities! We will be hiking on scenic wooded trails, speckled with lake views. This is labeled as a Fitness Hike because we will maintain a brisk …
Fitness Hike — Murphy- Hanrehan Park, Savage, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Hey, if you like hiking on weekdays but can’t make this hike, for future reference let me know what days or times are generally good for you. This “warm-up” hike covering much of the Voyageur Trek Trail at Lebanon Hills will be about 4.7 miles. We’ll leave from the Holland Lake trail head parking lot promptly at …
Warm-up Hike — Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us for a 35-mile ride along the river trail up to the Coon Rapids Dam and back. The pace will be moderate. Meet at the Longfellow Grill patio ready to ride, with helmet and water, at 2:00pm. Please send a text or email if you plan to come. Non-Rovers are welcome to join, provided …
Bike — Longfellow Grill to Coon Rapids Dam — Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Come join us for a bike ride! We’ll gather at the Savage Community Park. Enter at the intersection of Dakota & 135th. We’ll be at the first parking lot on your left (South), across from the skate park. We’ll peddle South on a paved path the entire trip, crossing 2 major streets with crossing lights. …
Bike — Savage Community Park to Cleary Lake Regional Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Climbing
Come meet at Vertical Endeavors climbing gym in St. Paul (on Phalen Blvd.) for an evening of climbing. All are welcome; you don’t need experience or gear! Rentals are available and, if you are a Rovers member, you get a discount on day passes as well. I plan to be at the gym by 5pm, …
Indoor Climbing at VE — Vertical Endeavors, St. Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Please join us for a moderate paced 3 mile hike starting at the Longfellow Grill on Tuesday, March 24th at 6:00 pm. The Longfellow Grill is located at 2990 West River Parkway, Mpls. Socializing possible following the hike at the Longfellow Grill. Please RSVP at 217-248-0072 or email [email protected]
Hiking- Tuesday this time! — Longfellow Grill, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
We have now added a shorter, moderate-paced option to allow a variety of length and pace! Ruth will take an 8-mile loop hike option that goes all the way around the beautiful Medicine Lake, on paved trails (hopefully to avoid spring mud)! The plan is to go at a medium-fast pace, so please be prepared …
8-mile Paved Hike- Now with options! — Medicine Lake, Plymouth, MNView trip details »
Let’s take advantage of the warm weather expected on Saturday! Please join us for a 27-mile bike ride to Stillwater & back. We plan to take a moderate pace since this is an early-season ride. However, this is not a beginner’s ride; be sure you are capable of biking this distance. We will start at …
Bike — Gateway & Brown’s Creek Trail to Stillwater, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Last minute. Let’s celebrate our recent snowfall today Monday, March 16 at 6:00 pm by meeting at the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Road, Mpls for a 2.5-3 mile moderate paced hike depending on conditions. The parkway has been plowed.. Bring grippers, water and a headlamp/flashlight for possible dim conditions during the last part of …
Hiking — Longfellow Grill, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Come join us at Kensington Park for a hike to and around Dodge Nature Center – Lily Property. We will hike at a moderate pace and aim to do 4.4 miles in an hour and a half. There could be snow, ice mud and wild animals but hopefully no mosquitoes! Here is the approximate hiking route. …
Hike — Kensington Park/Dodge Nature Center-Lilly Property, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Come join some other MN Rovers as we partake in a LiveWell event. 1.5 mile Hike/Snowshoe at Amnicon Falls State Park. Meet at the large parking lot right by the entrance by 4:00pm so everyone can get their parking covered. We will then re-locate to the snowshoe trail at Amnicon! Then grab an optional drink …
Snowshoe Walk — Amnicon Falls State Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Let’s celebrate Daylight Savings time this Monday, March 9 at 6:00 pm by meeting at the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Parkway, Mpls, MN, for a approximate 6 mile loop hike at a moderate pace of approximately 3.25 miles/hr (unless I talk to much then I slow down). Bring water and a headlamp/flashlight for possible …