Welcome, Minneapolis Backpackers!

Location
Minneapolis, MN 44.98-93.23 55414US
Meetups
96 so far
Members
562 Backpackers
Rating
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Backpackers Meetup Group 5.00 5.0029
Founded
February 27, 2007

Meet other people in your town interested in backpacking. Talk about locations, equipment, recipes, etc., and find people to take trips with.

Where?
Not chosen yet
Who’s coming?
1 Yes / 0 Maybe

Want to attend?

11/2/09 - I checked the weather today - the high was 69 and the low was 46.
I'm thinking about hiking the Ozark Highland Trail in Arkansas at the end of November. Tentatively scheduled to leave the Friday after Thanksgiving and doing a 5 day hike there. I'm looking at the section from Dockery Gap to Lick Branch a distance of 46 miles. It is a point to point trail but there is shuttle service available. Read more

What members are saying

 It was my first time hiking with the group and I am really glad I decided to be apart of the hike. Everyone was very friendly and we all shared what we had and help eachother along the hike. 

Chris

 This is where you can meet interesting people, get to know each other in depth, and make true friends. 

Tammy

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What's new?

  • Nov 6
    • New member
      “I would like to join other hickers”
  • Nov 1
    • New member
      “Want to meet other outdoor enthusiasts in the Twin Cities”
  • Oct 28
    • New Greeting for
      “Hi Rachel, I think this is the group you were talking about. I joined. I also wanted to say thank you regarding the Jensen Lake hike the other week. I enjoyed hiking with you and Rodney(?)”
      posted by Beau
    • New member
      “I love the outdoors and staying active. I also look forward to meeting more people that like the same.”
  • Oct 23
    • New member
      “I'd like to get outdoors, get some exercise and meet new friends that enjoy doing the same.”
    • New discussion
      Started by Lisa.
  • Oct 22
    • New member
      “Hiked on the PCT and want to keep backpacking around Minnesota.”