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Category: Bicycling
I’m feeling better, so biking from Hopkins this week. I was thinking a run down 9 mile creek trail, so expect about 18 miles. Meet at the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail Terminus (corner of 1st St and 9th Ave in Hopkins) at 6. It’s supposed to be mid 60s so a bit chilly, dress …
Join us for a bike ride from the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Parkway, Mpls, on Monday, May 18th at 6:00 pm. The mileage will be 17-20 miles. I have not decided on the route yet. Pace of ride is 10-12 miles/hr. We should be back before dusk but it is always good to have …
Trip FullCategory: Backpacking
Join us for a one-night shakedown or practice backpacking trip in beautiful Lake Maria State Park! All experience levels are welcome! Visitors who come to Lake Maria State Park will enjoy one of the few remaining stands of the “Big Woods,” a maple, oak and basswood forest that once covered part of southern Minnesota. We …
One Night Backpacking — Lake Maria State Park, Monticello, MNView trip details »
Category: Trail Maintenance
A spring maintenance trip is planned on the east end of the Border Route Trail Friday, May 15 thru Sunday, May 17. This is hiking and trail maintenance on the Border Route Trail, a segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail, on the eastern edge of the BWCA Wilderness area. We will car camp …
Category: Climbing
I will be at the minneapolis vertical endeavors this Thursday from 3:30-6. I wear a grey T and green pants. All are welcome. I am top and lead certified. The price is roughly $40 for none members and those without harness and shoes. See you there!
Rock Climbing — Minneapolis Vertical Endeavors, MNView trip details »
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 14th 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 Utepils. Meet at the parking lot at the corner of Glenwood and Thomas at 6pm. Plan on 15-20 miles, and socializing after. Please text if you’re running late.
Category: Bicycling
Join us for a bike ride from the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Parkway, Mpls, on Monday, May 11th at 6:00 pm. The route will be a 20 mile loop. Pace of ride is 10-12 miles/hr. We should be back before dusk but it is always good to have headlights with you just in case. …
Category: Hiking
Willow River is one of the closest Wisconsin state parks to the metro area. Join us for a 6-mile loop hike through the park, including the spectacular waterfalls. This is a hilly route. We will meet at The Nature Center Parking Lot. Please note, this is a bit of a drive past the park office …
CanceledCategory: Hiking, Other Summer Activities
Join me for an easy hike around Staring Lake in Eden Prairie. We’ll meet at the Eden Prairie Outdoor Center’s Edible Playground at 1 pm and we’ll head off to hike promptly at 1:05 pm. There are plenty of paved sidewalks so it’s inclusive for wheelchairs or children in strollers/wagons. Dogs are also more than …
Casual Walking — Edible Playground/Outdoor Center Eden Prairie, MNView trip details »
CanceledCategory: Camping, Paddling, Trail Maintenance
Meeting at Entry Point 62 Clearwater Lake Friday May 8 at 1:30 PM Canoe to most eastern campsite on Clearwater Lake (Clearwater #9) and set up basecamp. Saturday and Sunday we will clear the trail of dead fall and brush using hand tool starting at Gogebec Lake and work our way west 3.6 miles to …
Border Route Trail Clearing — Clearwater Lake, MinnesotaView trip details »
Category: Climbing
Going to st. Paul’s vertical endeavors off phalen blvd from 3:30-6:00. Ill be wearing a grey shirt and green pants.
Rock climbing — St. Paul Vertical Endeavors , MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 7th 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! We intend to bike …
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
The ING Trip! Let’s do some campING, hikING, bikING, paddlING, birdING, laughING, otherING along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. Perrot State Park (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/perrot/) is located on the Mississippi River flyway and next door to the: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/trempealeau/)(https://www.facebook.com/TrempealeauNWR) Great River State Trail (user fee) (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/greatriver/) The confluence of the Trempealeau and Mississippi …
5th Annual World Migratory Bird Day Weekend — Perrot State Park, Trempealeau, WIView trip details »
Category: Hiking
I’m planning to hike from my house in Eagan to the Rover meeting site at Como Park for the first meeting of the season. The length of the hike is 14 miles and I will allow 5 1/2 hours to do it. I’ve done this for a number of years. Let me know if you …
Category: Bicycling
Join us for a bike ride from the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Parkway, Mpls, on Monday, May 4th at 6:00 pm. The route will be a 20 mile loop. I am planning to go the Theodore Wirth direction. Pace of ride is 10-12 miles/hr. We will be getting back near dusk by return so …
Category: Hiking
We’ll explore 4–5 miles (about 2 hours) of mostly trail with some paved sections through the beautiful Spring Lake Park Reserve. This park is a designated stop along the 3,000-mile Great River Road, offering miles of bluff-top views overlooking the Mississippi River. Along the way, we’ll keep an eye out for one of the park’s most unique features—a bison herd reintroduced …
Hiking — Spring Lake Park Reserve, Hastings, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Please join us for a hike at beautiful Whitetail Woods Regional Park in Dakota County. We will hike a large loop around the park for about 5-6 miles total. There will be options to bail out for a shorter distance. Bring water and snacks as desired. We will meet at the main parking lot, located here. …
Hiking — Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Farmington, MNView trip details »