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Category: Hiking
Becklin Homestead County Park, 34605 Holly St NW, Cambridge MN 55008, 3.5 miles northwest of Cambridge. If you’re looking for something relaxing and regenerative to do on Sunday morning, head north of the cities to just outside of Cambridge, MN where there is a gem of a hiking spot. Becklin Homestead County Park is an old …
Hiking — Becklin Homestead County Park, Isanti County, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join me for bicycle ride along the Mickelson rail trail in South Dakota. This is a beautiful ride through the Black Hills on a crushed limestone and gravel trail. The grade rarely exceeds 4%. I am told that 36 mm wide tires are sufficient. We will drive to Custer where we will stay overnight and …
Category: Hiking, Backpacking
Backpacking Series: Logistics, Navigation and Emergency Considerations. The trip will begin with a discussion (roughly 45-60 minutes) about the logistics of trip planning, navigation methods, and anticipating/preparing for emergency situations. After the discussion we will hike the trails as a group, pace and length will depend on ability of those who participate. We will hike …
Backpacking Practice & Info — Lake Elmo Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Climbing
Climbing at vertical endeavors. Please reach out before hand as I wont have my phone on me. Price is roughly 40.00 for non member with no gear, 26.00 for members with no gear, and 13.00 for members with gear. I am lead and top rope certified and welcome climbers of all skill levels.
Rock Climbing — Minneapolis Vertical Endeavors, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 28th to bike a 13-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
Looks like Wednesday is now hot, but clear weather-wise, so biking from Utepils. Meet at the parking lot on the corner of Glenwood and Thomas at 6pm. Plan on about 15 miles, and socializing afterwards. I’m planning on exploring a different route this week, not too stressful after the holiday weekend.
Category: Bicycling
Please join us for a ~55-mile biking loop that goes by many lakes and parks, mostly on paved trails! We begin from Medicine Lake, take the Medicine Lake Regional Trail to Elm Creek Park Reserve, where we will do a loop around the park, including a lunch break at picnic tables. From there, we head …
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 …
Category: Hiking
Meet at 9:45 at the main and only trailhead for introductions and we will start hiking at 10:00. There is water and bathrooms at this trailhead. This will be an easy paced nature watching kind of hike. It will be 6 miles on an outer loop and moderately paced. We will take a lunch break …
Category: Hiking
Join us for a casual hike across the Hwy 77 bridge, over the old Cedar Ave bridge and to the pier. We’ll meet at the Hwy 77 Bridge parking lot (Southeast side of River) by 10am so we can start hiking on time. I am still recovering from foot surgery, so this will be more …
Category: Climbing
Rock climbing at vertical endeavors minneapolis. Around 40.00 for non rover members with no gear, and 13.00 for Rover members with gear. Feel free to reach out via text or email to connect before hand.
Rock climbing — Minneapolis vertical endeavors , MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 21st to bike a 20-mile loop with a big climb. 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! …
Category: Hiking, Camping, Paddling, Trail Maintenance
We will meet at the Lake McFarland car camping area (at the end of the Arrowhead Trail) on Thursday night, May 21. On Friday morning, we will canoe across Lake McFarland toward Pine Lake. We will set up a base camp either at the campsite on the spit of land between McFarland and Pine Lake …
Border Route Trail Clearing — Lake McFarland, MNView trip details »
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 »