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New!
Fri, 9:00am - 11:00amMay 272022
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

Hiking — Lake Elmo Regional Park, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Lake Elmo Regional Park is new to me, and maybe to you! Located east of St. Paul just off of I-94, it is a large Washington County park with lakes, hills, and prairie. Please join me for a 4-6 mile hike. There may be some muddy parts of the trail at the bottoms of hills. …

Coordinator(s):
Joannie J. - freshairhiker@hotmail.com - (612) 812-6445

Hiking — Lake Elmo Regional Park, MNView trip details »

New!
FriMay 272022
Day Trips

Tamarack River, Kayaking — East of Hinkley, MN

Category: Paddling

Description:

The Tamarack River is a beautiful, windy river with high class I rapids  numerous riffles, and fast water. Need to be comfortable with that. Approximate 2.5 hour paddle.  Need life jacket, dry sack with change of clothes. The Tamarack is in MN and enters the St. Croix River east of Hinkley and 1.5 miles north …

Coordinator(s):
Tom M. - tom.marron@yahoo.com - (651) 230-1272

Tamarack River, Kayaking — East of Hinkley, MNView trip details »

Sun, 10:00am - 1:30pmMay 292022
Family FriendlyDay TripsBeginners Welcome

**Cancelled** Hiking — Along MN River, Eagan, MN

CanceledCategory: Hiking

Description:

**Cancelled due to flooding*** Join me during Memorial Day weekend for a 9 mile hike along the Minnesota River.  We’ll meet at the Hwy 77 Bridge parking lot (Southeast side of River) by 10am so we can start hiking on time.  We’ll cross the Hwy 77 bridge and hike towards 494, cross 494 and hike …

Coordinator(s):
Jen O. - mntwin15@gmail.com
Barry S.

**Cancelled** Hiking — Along MN River, Eagan, MNView trip details »

New!
Sun, 10:00amMay 292022
Beginners WelcomeDay TripsFamily Friendly

Hiking — Lebanon Hills, Eagan, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Join us for a 2 hour moderately paced hike at Lebanon Hills. We will meet at the Jensen Lake Trailhead parking lot (1398 Carriage Hills Drive) at 10am.  (This is not the visitor center.) We’ll start at the trail point 2 and walk counterclockwise. The trail is mainly dirt, but has some boardwalk that we’ll …

Coordinator(s):
Jen O. - mntwin15@gmail.com
Barry S.

Hiking — Lebanon Hills, Eagan, MNView trip details »

New!
Mon, 9:00amMay 302022
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

Hiking at The Arb — Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

We’ll go for an approximate 8-mile/3 hour hike around the grounds on blacktop and grass/wood chip trails. It will be hilly in places and could be muddy after the rain we have had. Afterwards, anyone can have lunch in the restaurant if they want to. Be sure to bring water as it is going to …

Coordinator(s):
Barry S. - barry201401@gmail.com
Jen O.

Hiking at The Arb — Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska, MNView trip details »

Tue, 5:00pm - 7:00pmMay 312022
Day TripsBeginners Welcome

Early Evening Hike — Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Farmington, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Join us for a late afternoon hike in Whitetail Woods Regional Park. We will do about a moderately paced 1-1/2 to 2-hour hike on the park’s grassy trails with a short water/restroom break (if needed) about halfway through our hike. Spring is tick season so you may want to spray your pants or tuck them …

Coordinator(s):
Karen P. - parkkar54@gmail.com - (651) 319-1396

Early Evening Hike — Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Farmington, MNView trip details »

Fri - SunJun 3 - Jun 52022
Beginners WelcomeFamily FriendlyDay Trips

Star Gazing, Hiking, Paddling — Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC), MN

Category: Hiking, Paddling

Description:

Join us for the annual Rovers Astronomy Weekend trip to Long Long Conservation Center, about 2.5 hrs north of the Twin Cities near McGregor. Tentative Schedule: Fri. June 3rd 5:00pm or later arrival 9:30pm  Astronomical Viewing after dark on observing field (weather permitting) No Meals Provided (bring your own dinner) Sat. June 4th 10:00am  Naturalist-led …

Coordinator(s):
Suresh Sreenivasan - sureshks1@msn.com - (612) 910-0444

Star Gazing, Hiking, Paddling — Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC), MNView trip details »

Sat, 12:00pmJun 42022
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Day Training Hike with a Backpack — Lake Elmo Park Reserve, , MN

Category: Backpacking

Description:

After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Series “Choosing, Fitting & Packing Backpacks” education session, come join us for a day training hike to experience firsthand what it’s like to hike with a fully loaded backpack!  We are offering multiple dates and times throughout June and July, pick one that works for you! As part …

Coordinator(s):
Sarah C. - beginnerbackpacking@mnrovers.org

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Day Training Hike with a Backpack — Lake Elmo Park Reserve, , MNView trip details »

Sat, 9:00amJun 112022
Day TripsBeginners Welcome

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Day Training Hike with a Backpack — Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, , MN

Category: Backpacking

Description:

After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Series “Choosing, Fitting & Packing Backpacks” education session, come join us for a day training hike to experience firsthand what it’s like to hike with a fully loaded backpack!  We are offering multiple dates and times throughout June and July, pick one that works for you! As part …

Coordinator(s):
Jim R. - beginnerbackpacking@mnrovers.org

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Day Training Hike with a Backpack — Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, , MNView trip details »

Sat, 5:00pm - 8:00pmJun 112022
Day TripsBeginners Welcome

Backpacker Potluck — Locke County Park, Fridley, MN

Category: Backpacking, Other Summer Activities

Description:

All backpackers welcome!  Beginners, experienced, new members, and in between!  The more we mingle, the better.  Potluck starts at 5pm and goes until 8pm.  I will arrive around 4pm to start setting up. The MN Rovers thrive on community and relationships.  This is what makes us AWESOME.  Come grow our awesome community of backpackers by …

Coordinator(s):
Josh B. - joshbmnrovers@gmail.com

Backpacker Potluck — Locke County Park, Fridley, MNView trip details »

Sun, 1:00pm - 5:00pmJun 122022
Family FriendlyBeginners WelcomeDay Trips

East Side Bike Ride — Colby Lake Park, Woodbury, MN

Category: Bicycling

Description:

Join me for a bike ride through Woodbury, Afton, and Lake Elmo. This is a social ride, so our pace will be ~12 MPH. We’ll meet at Colby Lake Park (9715 Valley Creek Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125) at 1:00, wheels turning at 1:10. Bring some snacks, but plan on a stop for ice cream at …

Coordinator(s):
Dave D. - disseldave@gmail.com - (612) 839-7648

East Side Bike Ride — Colby Lake Park, Woodbury, MNView trip details »

New!
Thu, 6:00pm - 8:00pmJun 162022
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

Bicycle Ride — Excelsior Brewing Company , MN

Category: Bicycling

Description:

Join me on Thursday, June 16 for an 18 mile loop around Lake Minnetonka. Social bicycle ride at 10 mph with a couple of pit stops. Mostly on Minnetonka LTR and Dakota Trail, and a few roads. Departure from Excelsior Brewing Company located at 421 Third Street, Excelsior MN 55331. Park wherever you find a …

Coordinator(s):
Nancy B. - nancymercedesbrewster@gmail.com - (507) 251-0450

Bicycle Ride — Excelsior Brewing Company , MNView trip details »

Sat, 9:00amJun 182022
Day TripsBeginners Welcome

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Day Training Hike with a Backpack — Afton State Park,, MN

Category: Backpacking

Description:

After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Series “Choosing, Fitting & Packing Backpacks” education session, come join us for a day training hike to experience firsthand what it’s like to hike with a fully loaded backpack!  We are offering multiple dates and times throughout June and July, pick one that works for you! As part …

Coordinator(s):
Joe B. - beginnerbackpacking@mnrovers.org

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Day Training Hike with a Backpack — Afton State Park,, MNView trip details »

Sat, 9:00amJun 252022
Day TripsBeginners Welcome

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Day Training Hike with a Backpack — Lebanon Hills, Eagan, MN

Category: Backpacking

Description:

After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Series “Choosing, Fitting & Packing Backpacks” education session, come join us for a day training hike to experience firsthand what it’s like to hike with a fully loaded backpack!  We are offering multiple dates and times throughout June and July, pick one that works for you! As part …

Coordinator(s):
Keith E. - beginnerbackpacking@mnrovers.org

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Day Training Hike with a Backpack — Lebanon Hills, Eagan, MNView trip details »

New!
Tue, 10:00am - 1:00pmJun 282022
Day TripsBeginners Welcome

Hiking — Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Join us for a hike in the beautiful Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, just south of Northfield. We will start in the parking area and head to Hidden Falls, then loop around the park for a few miles. Afterwards, hikers may join us for lunch at The Ole Store in Northfield. Moderate, 18-20 minute miles. …

Coordinator(s):
Doug J. - doug0077@gmail.com - (507) 420-8839
Heidi H. - hamm0150@umn.edu - (952) 240-4105

Hiking — Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, MNView trip details »

Sat, 9:00amJul 92022
Day TripsBeginners Welcome

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Day Training Hike with a Backpack — Lebanon Hills, Eagan, MN

Category: Backpacking

Description:

After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Series “Choosing, Fitting & Packing Backpacks” education session, come join us for a day training hike to experience firsthand what it’s like to hike with a fully loaded backpack!  We are offering multiple dates and times throughout June and July, pick one that works for you! As part …

Coordinator(s):
Chris F. - beginnerbackpacking@mnrovers.org

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Day Training Hike with a Backpack — Lebanon Hills, Eagan, MNView trip details »

Sun, 12:00pmJul 242022
Day TripsBeginners Welcome

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Day Training Hike with a Backpack — Kinnickinnic State Park, River Falls, WI

Category: Backpacking

Description:

After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Series “Choosing, Fitting & Packing Backpacks” education session, come join us for a day training hike to experience firsthand what it’s like to hike with a fully loaded backpack!  We are offering multiple dates and times throughout June and July, pick one that works for you! As part …

Coordinator(s):
Sarah C. - beginnerbackpacking@mnrovers.org

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Day Training Hike with a Backpack — Kinnickinnic State Park, River Falls, WIView trip details »

Sat, 5:00pm - 8:00pmSep 102022
Day TripsBeginners Welcome

Backpacker Potluck — Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, MN

Category: Backpacking, Other Summer Activities

Description:

All backpackers welcome!  Beginners, experienced, new members, and in between!  The more we mingle, the better.  Potluck starts at 5pm and goes until 8pm.  I will arrive around 4pm to start setting up. The MN Rovers thrive on community and relationships.  This is what makes us AWESOME.  Come grow our awesome community of backpackers by …

Coordinator(s):
Josh B. - joshbmnrovers@gmail.com

Backpacker Potluck — Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, MNView trip details »

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