Hiking/Biking/Camping — Gooseberry Falls State Park, MN

• Estimated Cost: $12.00
• Deposit: $10.00
• Max Trip Size: 25 people

Spend a glorious summer weekend at Gooseberry Falls State Park (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/gooseberry_falls/index.html), ride in the Gitchi Gami Trail Annual Bike Ride, and enjoy other opportunities to explore the North Shore. Arrive Thursday after 4:00 pm, and hike, paddle along the lake shore, take a brisk swim in Lake Superior, or just relax in the Pebble Creek group camp. You provide your own Thursday dinner, and all breakfasts, lunches and snacks. We will do potluck dinners on Friday and Saturday nights, and everyone will sign up to bring something for one dinner. Group gear will include stove, water kettle and dishwashing pans/soap/towels.

If you wish to participate, register for the August 17th Gitchi Gami North Shore Bike Ride (http://www.ggta.org/ride.php), a fundraiser for the Gitchi-Gami Trail. Ride lengths include an 8-mile family ride, 28 mile out-and-back, 34-mile, and 55-mile options. This is a lightly supported ride with snacks and water available along the route. Bring a helmet (required) and repair kit. This is a beautiful route, but very hilly. The elevations are provided on their web site. It’ll get your heart pumping, for sure!

If you choose not to ride, other possible options include hiking, paddling, and lazing by the lake with a book!

Group is limited to 25 people.

Camp site costs approx. $10. Estimated cost includes camp site expenses and related group costs. Food/gas/etc. are extra. You must be a current member to sign up for this trip and your membership must be current at the time of the trip.

Contact Stacey for more information, to sign up, and to get access to Google docs for more information (carpooling, tent sharing, pot-luck sign up, etc).