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Minnesota Meet-Up Hikes

All hikes have a registration to ensure that Hiking Guides know that you will be attending the hike. 
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Questions?  Contact:
​Donna Kent 
North Region Lead

Hike the North

Spring Hikes:

April Hikes

Detroit Lakes - Expo
April 11th at 1:00 pm. and 2:00 pm.
Hiking Guides: Deb & Mary, Shelia & Abby
Location: 1301 Roosevelt Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Trail Description: Come enjoy the She Ascends Hiking and Wellness Women's Expo. Prepay for your ticket here or pay at the door (free will donation). You can even pay for a lunch box from La Barista (choose this option when purchasing your ticket). Easy stroll to the park to see AlexaTroll. 
Trail Difficulty Level: Green - Easy
Mileage: 1 mile
Parking Pass Needed: No
Register Here

Forest River Park
April 16th at 6:30 pm.
Hiking Guides: Kim, Deb, & Shelia
Location: 115 Forest River Rd Fargo, ND 58104
Trail Description: A beautiful forest trail along the river with some small hills.
Trail Difficulty Level: Green - Easy
Mileage: 2.5 miles
Parking Pass Needed: No
Register Here

MB Johnson Park
April 17th at 12:00-1:00 pm.
Hiking Guides: Alison & Lindsay
Location: 3601 11th St N Moorhead, MN 56560
Trail Description: Beautiful trail, mostly wooded, small hills
Trail Difficulty Level: Green - Easy
Mileage: 2 .5 miles
Parking Pass Needed: No
Register Here
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Conservancy Park - Fargo
April 23rd at 6:30 pm.
Hiking Guides: Abby and Vickie
Location: 1221 El Cano Dr, Fargo, ND 58104
Trail Description: Iwen Park North Loop - Beautiful trail through the trees and along the river
Trail Difficulty Level: Green - Easy
Mileage: 3.5 miles
Parking Pass Needed: No
Register Here

May Hikes
Heritage Hills - Fargo
May 2nd at 9:30 am.
Hiking Guides: Abby and Vickie
Location: 710 Heritage Cir, Fargo, ND 581-4
Trail Description: This short route makes a loop around the interior of the Heritage Hills Park property. The park and trail are situated within one of the bends of the Red River of the North and feature lots of trees that are home to numerous bird species. This is a popular path for walking, running, and bird watching.
Trail Difficulty Level: Green - Easy
Mileage: .8miles (we will most likely do the loop twice)
Parking Pass Needed: No
Register Here

Orchard Glen Park - Fargo
May 7th at 6:30 pm.
Hiking Guides: Kim, Deb, & Shelia
Location: 7610 Forest River Road Fargo, ND 58104
Trail Description: Beautiful, flat wooded trail along the river. We will start at Orchard Glen, with the option of walking to Forest River and walking the Forest River Loop.
Trail Difficulty Level: Green - Easy
Mileage: 1.5-3.5 miles
Parking Pass Needed: No
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Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
May 9th at 9:30 a.m.
Hiking Guide:  Mindi and Donna
​Location:  35704 270 St, Rochert, MN 56578
Trail Description:  Mothers Day Hike
Trail Difficulty Level:  Blue-Moderate
Mileage: 6 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  No
Register Here


HCT Red River State Rec - Grand Forks
May 9th at 9:30 am.
Hiking Guides: Pam & Marilyn
Location: 515 2nd Street NW, East Grand Forks MN and Lake Bronson, 3793 230th Street, Lake Bronson
Trail Description: Begin at 9:30 to walk the 2.2 mile Hiking Club Trail at the Red River State Recreation Area. This is a paved path that flows through the park.  Then join us for an early lunch at Blue Moose restaurant before heading on the 1.5 hour drive to Lake Bronson located at 3793 230th Street, Lake Bronson or County Road 28. Begin the 3.4 mile hike at Lake Bronson at 1 pm if anyone would like to meet us there. Recommend carpooling from Moorhead at 8:00 am for the all day event.
Trail Difficulty Level: Green-Easy/Blue-Moderate
Mileage: 5-6 miles
Parking Pass Needed: Yes
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Rabanus Park-Fargo
May 15th at 12:00-1:00 pm.
Hiking Guides: Alison & Lindsay
Location: 4315 18th Ave S, Fargo
Trail Description: This urban hike is mostly paved with a quick loop through the prairie land of the 'World Garden Commons'. Located in the heart of Fargo, the focus is getting away from the office over lunch to find nature in the urban setting and connect with other women.
Trail Difficulty Level: Green - Easy
Mileage: 2 - 2.5 miles
Parking Pass Needed: No
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Dike East- Fargo
May 16th at 9:30 am.
Hiking Guides: Abby and Vickie
Location: 190 Lindenwood Drive, Fargo ND 58103
Trail Description: COLLAB WITH RIVERKEEPERS - Hike & Cleanup
Trail Difficulty Level: Green - Easy
Mileage: 
Parking Pass Needed: No
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June Hikes

Iwen North Trail -Fargo
June 5th at 12:00-1:00 pm.
Hiking Guides: Alison & Lindsay
Location: Lions Conservancy Parking Lot, 1221El Cano Dr, Fargo ND 58104
Trail Description: Beautiful winding mountain bike trail, mostly wooded, small hills
Trail Difficulty Level: Green - Easy
Mileage: 2 - 2.5 miles
Parking Pass Needed: No
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Troll Hike - Detroit Lakes Area
June 13th at 9:30 a.m.
Hiking Guide:  Mindi and Donna
​Location:  1355 Washington Ave Detroit Lake MN
Trail Description: Join Mindi and Donna on an adventure to find 5 trolls and a giant rabbit hidden in the Detroit Lakes area. Artist Tomas Dambo has created over 130 trolls of epic proportions in 20 countries, including those in our backyard! Crafted out of reclaimed materials, these statues are truly inspiring--if you can find them!
Trail Difficulty Level:  Blue-Moderate/Black - Difficult
Mileage: 6 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  No
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Maplewood Star Loop - Erhard
June 18th at 9:30 am.
Hiking Guides: Pam & Marilyn
Location: Summer Solstice: 36763 Maplewood Church Rd, Erhard, MN 56534
Trail Description: Join us for a summer solstice hike.  The Maplewood Star Loop begins at 36763 Maplewood Church Road. Be prepared for elevation changes.  Also be sure to bring bug spray for the evening hike. 
Trail Difficulty Level: Blue-Moderate
Mileage: 3-4 miles
Parking Pass Needed: Yes
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Dike East Park - Fargo
June 25th at 6:30 pm.
Hiking Guides: Kim, Deb, & Shelia
Location: 100 2nd St S, Fargo, ND 58103
Trail Description: Beautiful paved walking trail along the river, going through Lindenwood and Gooseberry Park. We will start at Dike East on the Fargo side and walk through Lindenwood and Gooseberry, coming back on the Moorhead side, crossing at the Main Avenue bridge.
Trail Difficulty Level: Green - Easy
Mileage: 5 miles
Parking Pass Needed: No
Register Here
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​Questions?  Contact
Jamie Broll
Central Region Lead

Hike Central 

Spring Hikes:
April Hikes
Kraemer Lake
April 12th at 9 a.m.
Hiking Guide:  Maggy & Jess
​Location:  
Kraemer Lake + Flour & Flower
12857 Co Rd 51, St Joseph, MN 56374

Trail Description:  Gravel/rock, gentle elevation
Trail Difficulty Level:  Easy-Green 
Mileage: 3 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  Yes
Register Here


Blue Hill National Rec Trail
April 18th at 9 a.m.
Hiking Guide:  Adrian & Jennifer
​Location:  
Blue Hill National Recreation Trail 289th Ave NW Zimmerman MN 55398
Trail Description:  Gravel/rock and grassy
Trail Difficulty Level:  Green-Moderate
Mileage: 4.5 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  No
Register Here


Mississippi River County Park
April 25th at 10:30 a.m.
Hiking Guide:  Mary & Ann
​Location:  
Mississippi River County Park, 41300 Stearns County Road 1, Rice
Trail Description:  Natural surface trail
Trail Difficulty Level:  Blue-Easy
Mileage: 3 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  No
Register Here


Quarry Park
April 29th at 10:00 a.m.
Hiking Guide:  Becky
​Location:  
Quarry Park 1802 County Road 137, Waite Park, MN 5638
Trail Description:  Flat, views of bogs, rock formations and watering holes
Trail Difficulty Level:  Blue-Easy
Mileage: 2.5 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  No
Register Here


May
Sherburne Wildlife Refuge
May 2nd at 9 am.
Hiking Guide:  Trudy & Karen
​Location:  
Sherburne Wildlife Refuge, 289th Ave NW, Zimmerman
Trail Description:  Blue Hill Trailhead Parking
Trail Difficulty Level:  Moderate-Blue
Mileage:  
3 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  No
Register Here


Forest Bathing-Beltane Hike-Warner Lake County Park 
May 3rd at 1 p.m.
Hiking Guide:  Janie & Kathleen
​Location:  
Warner Lake County Park
1485 Co Rd 143, Clearwater, MN

Trail Description:  Natural terrain trail
Trail Difficulty Level:  Easy-Green 
Mileage: 2 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  Yes
Register Here



Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park Reserve
May 9th at 10 a.m.
Hiking Guide:  Jamie & Linnea
​Location:  
Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park Reserve, 7025 Nature Center Dr, Victoria
Trail Description:  Dirt some hills, wooded
Trail Difficulty Level:  Moderate-Blue
Mileage:  3 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  No
Register Here


Bertram Chain of Lake Regional Park
May 16th at 9 a.m.
Hiking Guide:  Adrian & Jennifer​
Location:
  
Bertram Chain Of Lakes Regional Park-9910 Briarwood Ave NE Monticello 55362
Trail Description:  Grassy, mostly flat with some gentle hills
Trail Difficulty Level:  Easy-Green
Mileage:  6.5 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  No
Register Here


Charles A. Lindbergh State Park
May 16th at 10:30 a.m.
Hiking Guide:  Mary & Ann ​
Location:
  
Charles A. Lindbergh State Park, 1615 Lindbergh Drive S., Little Falls
Trail Description:  Paved, some hills
Trail Difficulty Level:  Easy-Green
Mileage:  3 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  Yes
Register Here



St. John Abbey Arboretum
May 24th at 9 a.m.
Hiking Guide:  Maggy & Jess​
Location:
  
St John Abbey Arboretum (Chapel Hike), 32011 St John's Rd, St Joseph, MN 56374
Trail Description:  Grassy, mostly flat with some gentle hills
Trail Difficulty Level:  Easy-Green
Mileage:  4 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  No
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Woodland Trails Park
May 27th at 10 a.m.
Hiking Guide:  Becky​
Location:
  
Woodland Trails Park 20135 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN 
Trail Description:  Combination of paved and turf surfaces
Trail Difficulty Level:  Moderate-Blue
Mileage:  3.7 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  No
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Quarry Park & Nature Preserve
June 13th 10:30 a.m.
Hiking Guide:  Mary & Ann
​Location:  
Quarry Park & Nature Preserve, 1802 County Road 137, Waite Park
Trail Description: Flat to rolling
Trail Difficulty Level:  Blue-Easy
Mileage: 3 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  Yes, $10
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Sand Dunes State Forest
June 20th at 9 a.m.
Hiking Guide:  Adrian & Jennifer​
Location:
  Sand Dunes State Forest. 12968 Fremont Ave. Zimmerman
Trail Description:  Hills, sandy trails, and some elevation
Trail Difficulty Level:  Moderate-Blue
Mileage:  6 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  No
Register Here


Spirit Nature River Area
June 20th at 9 a.m.
Hiking Guide:  Trudy & Karen​
Location:
  Spirit Nature River Area
1055 2nd Ave SW, Cambridge

Trail Description:  Winds through the beautiful Rum River valley with stunning landscapes
Trail Difficulty Level:  Easy-green
Mileage: 3 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  No
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Harry Larson Memorial Forest
June 21st at 9 a.m.
Hiking Guide:  Maggy & Jess​
Location:
  
Harry Larson Memorial Forest 
12750 Clementa Ave NW, Monticello, MN 

Trail Description:  Gravel/dirt, mostly flat
Trail Difficulty Level:  Easy-Green
Mileage:  5 miles
Parking Pass Needed:  No
Register Here




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Questions?  Contact
Erin Rheault
South+metro Region Lead

Hike South+Metro

Spring Hikes​:

April Hikes
William O'Brien State Park
​April 4th at 8 a.m.
Hiking Guides: Erin
​Location: William O'Brien State Park 16821 O'Brien Tr N, Marine on St Croix, MN
Trail Description: Hiking Club Trail, some inclines, mostly flat with natural and grass trail
Trail Difficulty Level: Green-Easy to Blue-Moderate
Mileage: 5.3 miles
Parking Pass Needed: Yes
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Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
​April 11th at 10 a.m.
Hiking Guides: Carli
​Location: Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park 9653 Keats Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Trail Description: Combination paved/natural trails, woods and prairies
Trail Difficulty Level: Green-easy
Mileage: 3-4 miles with option for a longer hike
Parking Pass Needed: Yes
Register Here


Laurie Lamotte Park
​April 15th at 5:30 p.m.
Hiking Guides: Erin and  Michelle
​Location: Laurie LaMotte Park 6970 LaMotte Dr, Hugo MN 
Trail Description: Paved
Trail Difficulty Level: Green-Easy 
Mileage: 4 miles
Parking Pass Needed: No
Register Here


Sunfish Lake Park Reserve
April 18th at 9 a.m.
Hiking Guides: Nicole
​Location:  Sunfish Lake Park 3554 Kelvin Avenue North Lake Elmo, MN
Trail Description: Grassy
Trail Difficulty Level: Green-easy
Mileage: 3-4miles
Parking Pass Needed: Yes
Register Here


Afton State Park
​April 19th at 9 a.m.
Hiking Guides: Elissa 
​Location: Afton State Park 6959 Peller Ave S Hastings MN
Trail Description: Spring ephemeral wildflower hike along river, South loop and North loop, some hills
Trail Difficulty Level: Blue-Moderate
Mileage: 6-7 miles
Parking Pass Needed: Yes
Register Here


Gustavus Adolphus Arboretum
​April 25th at 10 a.m.
Hiking Guides: Melanie
​Location: Gustavus Adolphus College Arboretum 800 W College Ave.  St. Peter, MN 56082
Trail Description: Hike through the local college's arb which represents the different biomes of MN, trail is dirt, gravel and grass.
Trail Difficulty Level: Green - Easy
Mileage: 3 miles
Parking Pass Needed: No
Register Here


May Hikes
Ramsey Park
​May 9th at 10 a.m.
Hiking Guides: Teresa
​Location: Ramsey Park 99 Oak St E Redwood Falls MN
Trail Description: Paved trails, a couple steep inclines
Trail Difficulty Level: Green-Easy to Blue-Moderate
Mileage: 2-3 miles
Parking Pass Needed: No
Register Here


Carley State Park
​May 9th at 10 a.m.
Hiking Guides: Carli
​Location: Carley State Park 50187 County Rd 4, Plainview MN
Trail Description: Flat Hiking Club Trail through woods and over streams.
Trail Difficulty Level: Green-Easy 
Mileage: 2-3 miles
Parking Pass Needed: Yes
Register Here


Fort Ridgley State Park
​May 16th at 10 a.m.
Hiking Guides: Melanie and Teresa
​Location: Fort Ridgely State Park 72158 County Road 30 Fairfax, MN 55332
Trail Description: Hiking Club Trail through prairie and some woods, mostly flat and some rolling hills.
Trail Difficulty Level: Green-Easy to Blue - Moderate
Mileage: 2.5 miles
Parking Pass Needed: Yes
Register Here


Carpenter Nature Center
​May  17th at 9 a.m.
Hiking Guides: Elissa 
​Location: Carpenter Nature Center 12805 St Croix Trail S Hastings MN
Trail Description: Loop, some steep trails down to the river
Trail Difficulty Level: Blue-Moderate
Mileage: 2.1miles
Parking Pass Needed: No
Register Here


June Hikes
Tamarack Nature Center
​June 1st at 6 p.m.
Hiking Guides: Erin and Michelle
​Location: Tamarack Nature Center 5287 Otter lake Rd White Bear Lake MN
Trail Description: Varies, paved, flat, grass
Trail Difficulty Level: Green-Easy 
Mileage: 2.7 miles
Parking Pass Needed: No
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Camden State Park
​June 6th at 10 a.m.
Hiking Guides: Teresa
​Location: Camden State Park 1897 Camden Road Lynd MN 
Trail Description: Steep hills and level sections. River views, access to Dakota Valley overlook.
Trail Difficulty Level: Green-Easy to Blue - Moderate
Mileage: 3-4 miles
Parking Pass Needed: Yes
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Murphy Hanrehan Regional Park
​June 13th at 10 a.m.
Hiking Guides: Carli
​Location: Murphy Hanrehan Regional Park: 15501 Murphy Lake Road Savage MN
Trail Description: Woods and lake views on a natural trail. Many Hills.
Trail Difficulty Level: Blue - Moderate to Black - Difficult 
Mileage: 6.5miles
Parking Pass Needed: No
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Arcola Bluffs Trail
​June 14th at 9 a.m.
Hiking Guides: Elissa 
​Location: Arcola Bluffs Trail 11471 Arcola Trail N, Stillwater MN
Trail Description: Rolling hills and forest towards the St Croix River
Trail Difficulty Level: Green - Easy
Mileage: 2.9 miles
Parking Pass Needed: No
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