Twin Cities Hiking Meetup

Please join us on Friday morning for a hike through the woodlands and prairies, and around lakes and ponds of Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington. The route will be on paved, grass and wood chip trails. The trail may be muddy in spots after a rain, but has very few rocks or roots.

Option 1 is a moderately paced hike of 5.5 to 6 miles, with an early out at 4.5 miles, at a pace of 17 to 18 minute miles (could be faster or slower depending on the will of the hikers).

Option 2 is a fast paced hike of approximately 7 miles in length at an average pace of 15 to 16 minute miles. This option includes an opportunity to go down and back up a ski hill! This is NOT the option for beginner hikers. It is a fast-paced hike with plenty of hills for those who hike regularly.

Hikers will choose their option when they arrive. An early exit will be available in both options for those who wish to hike fewer miles.

We will hike in light rain, but not a thunderstorm. If it looks like bad weather, we will cancel the hike by 7:00 a.m.

We will meet outside the Visitor Center at 8:25 and get going by 8:33. Please be on time! We will not wait for latecomers. The restrooms are open and a cold water fountain is available to fill your water bottle both before and after the hike.

No dogs, plus ones, or kids.

If your plans have changed and you are unable to attend, please update your RSVP in a timely manner so we are not waiting for you at the start and to allow those on the waitlist to attend.

Questions? Send one of the hosts a message or post your questions in the comments section after you RSVP.

Hike at your own risk: By signing up for this event, you agree to assume personal responsibility for all risks associated with this event, and release the organizers, event hosts, and other members of the venue, from any liability.

Hope to see you on the hike!

Please join us for a moderate-paced hike on wooded trails, around the beautiful and picturesque ponds and lakes of Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan. We will choose a route from several options, ranging from approximately 4.5 to 5.4 miles in length. Let's meet up outside the Holland Lake Trailhead Pavilion at 9:15 AM. We will make introductions and get going by 9:17.

Wondering about the pace? Depending on the hike leader, the pace is typically between 16.5 and 19 minute miles. Other factors may impact the pace, too: the weather, the amount of snow on the ground and the number of hikers. Leaders attempt to keep the group together but sometimes the group will spread out a bit. Maps will be provided by the leader for anyone who has concerns about falling behind. The park has excellent signage as well.

For even more fun, please consider joining us for a post-hike lunch at Ansari Grill, 1960 Rahncliff Ct, Eagan, MN 55122.

No dogs, no kids, no plus-ones.

If your plans have changed and you are unable to attend, please be respectful of others and update your RSVP in a timely manner. Do your part to stay off the dreaded "no show" list.

Confirmed hikers: If your plans have changed, please update your RSVP before 7:00 AM Saturday morning so someone on the wait list can attend. If you are wait-listed: Keep an eye open up until 7:00 AM Saturday to see if you made it onto the confirmed list. In the meantime, if your plans have changed, take yourself off the wait list.

Recommended: Dress for the weather. Layers tend to work well. It may be colder as you start out, but you will warm up during the walk. Bring water as you feel necessary.

Questions: Post questions in the comments section after you RSVP.

Important: By signing up for this hike, you assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being and release Twin Cities Hiking Meetup hikers, organizers, events organizers, and members from any (and all) personal injury and property damage liability.