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Thu, 7:00pm - 8:30pmMay 262022
Family FriendlyDay TripsBeginners Welcome

West Side Hike — Hyland Park Reserve, Bloomington, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Meet outside of the Hyland Park Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m.  It is located at 10145 E Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438.   From there we will hike approximately 3 miles on a wood-chipped trail around Hyland Lake at an easy-going pace.   Bring water and bug stuff (if desired) as we may be bothered by …

Coordinator(s):
Cathy P. - cathy@cmperme.com - (952) 831-4131

West Side Hike — Hyland Park Reserve, Bloomington, MNView trip details »

New!
Thu, 6:00pmMay 262022
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

Thursday Bike Ride — Saint Paul Brewing, St. Paul, MN

Category: Bicycling

Description:

Join us 6:00 pm Thursday, May 26th 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! Text if you’re coming to: David …

Coordinator(s):
David B. - recyclingdavid@gmail.com - (612) 214-3219

Thursday Bike Ride — Saint Paul Brewing, St. Paul, MNView trip details »

Fri - SunMay 27 - May 292022
Conservation

Trail Clearing on the SHT — Schroeder, MN

Category: Trail Maintenance

Description:

The SHTA (Superior Hiking Trail) is having difficulty getting all the sections cleared this spring so I have signed up to clear another section, This section is near Schroeder, MN (county rd 1 to the Cross River) and is about 6 miles long. The trip would be Friday through Sunday (5/27 – 5/29), driving up …

Coordinator(s):
Tom H. - tom.a.harris1@gmail.com - (651) 338-7028

Trail Clearing on the SHT — Schroeder, MNView trip details »

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 »

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 »

Sun, 10:00am - 1:30pmMay 292022
Day TripsBeginners WelcomeFamily Friendly

**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 »

Tue, 5:00pm - 7:00pmMay 312022
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

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
Family FriendlyDay TripsBeginners Welcome

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 »

Fri - SunJun 3 - Jun 52022
Special Events

Self-Supported Bike Touring, w/Options for Hiking & Paddling — William O’Brien State Park, Scandia, MN

Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling

Description:

Bike Camping trip to William O’Brien State Park—June 3-5, 2022 The first weekend in June is Bike Travel Weekend, Adventure Cycling Association’s effort to get more people to try “one or two-night bike adventures.” I’m inviting Rovers to join me in travel to William O’Brien SP, located on the St. Croix River at Scandia, MN. …

Coordinator(s):
Tom Yuska - tyuska@icloud.com - (651) 315-1686

Self-Supported Bike Touring, w/Options for Hiking & Paddling — William O’Brien State Park, Scandia, MNView trip details »

Fri - SunJun 3 - Jun 52022
Beginners WelcomeFamily Friendly

Hiking & Paddling — Kathio State Park, Onamia, MN

Category: Hiking, Camping, Paddling

Description:

We have Group Campsite #2 (it’s big) on the Rum River. Hike & Paddle. No bike paths in the park, but your welcome to find some nearby and plan something. The Rum river is high, but still paddle-able if you are experienced. We will probably want to paddle on Mille Lacs, there’s some safer areas …

Coordinator(s):
Kathy L. - kathylitt@gmail.com - (612) 396-2065

Hiking & Paddling — Kathio State Park, Onamia, MNView trip details »

Sat, 12:00pmJun 42022
Day TripsBeginners Welcome

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 »

Wed, 7:00pmJun 82022
Beginners Welcome

Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Shelters & Sleep Systems — Virtual

Category: Backpacking

Description:

Your shelter and sleep system are your most important pieces of equipment, with many critical decisions to be made!  Learn about choosing and using backpacking tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags/quilts. Meeting is via Zoom; link will be sent a few days ahead of the meeting. To register for one or more educational sessions, send …

Coordinator(s):
Beginner Backpacking Program - beginnerbackpacking@mnrovers.org

Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Shelters & Sleep Systems — VirtualView trip details »

Fri - MonJun 10 - Jun 132022

Backpacking — Superior Hiking Trail, MN

Trip FullCategory: Backpacking, Camping

Description:

Join us for a 4 day, 3 night backpack on the Superior Hiking Trail! Martin Road is the start of the “traditional thru-hike”, just north of Duluth.  This section of the SHT is mostly level and non-technical.  Some camping/backpacking experience recommended. We will meet in Two Harbors for lunch on June 10th and either carpool …

Coordinator(s):
Michele S. - micheleschluender@gmail.com
Liza B. - lizamfshim@ymail.com

Backpacking — Superior Hiking Trail, 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 »

Sat, 9:00amJun 112022
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

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 »

Sun, 1:00pm - 5:00pmJun 122022
Family FriendlyDay TripsBeginners Welcome

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 »

Wed, 7:00pmJun 152022
Beginners Welcome

Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Cooking/Stoves/Nutrition — Virtual

Category: Backpacking

Description:

Within the first few steps, yards, or maybe miles of your backpacking, trip, food eventually will sneak into your thoughts. So let’s be ready! This workshop will start you thinking about and planning for the food you will carry on your backpacking trip. We will share ideas about types of food, amounts of food, preparation …

Coordinator(s):
Beginner Backpacking Program - beginnerbackpacking@mnrovers.org

Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Cooking/Stoves/Nutrition — VirtualView trip details »

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