About us
Twin Cities Hiking Meetup (TCHM) is for hiking and outdoor enthusiasts who want to join like-minded people to hike on the vast and varied trails in the Twin Cities. Our purpose is to provide a variety of hiking and outdoor opportunities in our area's beautiful natural settings that foster friendships and community. Our members share a strong commitment to leaving our parks, lakes and rivers the way we found them; we embrace a leave-no-trace philosophy.
While TCHM focuses on hiking and hiking related activities, other outdoor activities, such as snowshoeing may be offered. Hikes are held year-round and many of them include a social gathering afterwards! Most of our regularly scheduled hikes take place in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the suburbs, but don’t be surprised to see opportunities to hike in county and state parks outside the metro area.
When joining TCHM, please use your given name or nickname in your profile, along with a clear photo of yourself. This will help us identify you when we see you on a hike or other activity.
There is no cost to join TCHM. However, maintaining our Meetup account costs approximately $300 each year. Periodically we will initiate a fundraiser to help with these costs. Participation in fundraisers is welcomed and voluntary.
TCHM is a place for you to get some exercise, have fun and enjoy your favorite outdoor activity with people who share your interests.
We are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, welcoming and harassment-free experience for all TCHM members.
Come join us!
Upcoming events
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Sat AM Hike Wild River SP + Brunch/Lunch @ Village Inn-Wyoming
Wild River State Park, 39797 Park Trail, Center City, MN 55012, USA, Center City, MN, USLet’s meet up to hike 7 miles in the scenic Wild River State Park! Following the hike, (optional), we will head for brunch/lunch/pie! at Village Inn, 4848 E Viking Blvd, Wyoming, MN 55092 https://www.villageinn.com/wyoming-mn
ABOUT THE PARK: Wild River State Park is named after the St. Croix's designation as a National Wild and Scenic River. The park is managed to provide quieter, more nature-oriented recreation as a counterpoint to the busier William O'Brien and Interstate State Parks downstream. Wild River provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. Hawks, owls and eagles are common. The tracks of beaver, raccoon, fox, coyote, otter, mink, and deer are often seen in the soft earth or snow.
THE HIKE: We will hike about 7 miles at a medium pace(19-20 minute mile or 3 miles/hour, slower on hills) over a variety of landscapes including conifer and hardwood forests, savannah, prairie, wetlands and the St. Croix River. Expect to be hiking 2.5-3 hours. We will stop a few times to hydrate and enjoy the scenery. All of the trails will be non-paved trails with uneven terrain that varies with gravel, sand, roots, mud, dirt, ice and snow. There will be some hills that are quite steep and challenging. We will be hiking a mix of hiking only and multi-use trails, so we may pass some horses.
Based on expected trail conditions this time of year, grippers(ie: Kahtoola Microspikes) and/or hiking poles are recommended.
No dogs, no +1s, no children allowed on this hike. Only Twin Cities Hiking Meetup members who agree to these expectations will be welcome on the hike.
FACILITIES: Modern bathrooms and drinking water are available at the trailhead with a couple of pit toilets along the route.
PARKING: Each car will need a state park pass. The prices are: $35 for an annual pass and $7 for a daily pass.
CARPOOLS: Contact one another directly or post a carpool meeting time and place in the chat section of this event page. Remember to coordinate whether you will stop at Village Inn after the hike.
EXPECTATIONS: Please honor your RSVP and if your plans change update your status to Not Going at least 24 hours in advance, even if you are on the Waitlist.
Please take a moment to review the rules for using Meetup: https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897532-Usage-and-content-policies-Rules-for-using-Meetup
*EVERYONE HIKES AT THEIR 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.
After passing the Park Office/ranger station, go left at the “Y” to the Trail Center parking lot. We will meet in front of the Trail Center.
I look forward to seeing you there!27 attendees
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