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What we’re about
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 and kayaking, may be offered. Hikes and events are held year-round and many of them include a social gathering afterwards! Most of our regularly scheduled hikes and events 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 $200 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 (4+)
See all- Summer Hike at Whitetail Woods-Farmington + Las Tortillas Mexican RestaurantWhitetail Woods Regional Park, Farmington , MN
Join us on a hike at Whitetail Woods to view the many mid-summer wildflowers that are in bloom. Following the hike,(optional) join us for lunch/refreshments nearby at Las Tortillas Mexican Restaurant, 15051 Crestone Ave W, Rosemount, MN 55068
https://www.lastortillas.net/location/dinner/We will hike about 5.5-6 miles at a moderate pace (18-20 minute miles, which is about 3-3.25 miles per hour) over about 2+ hours. We will stop a few times to take in the view and hydrate and/or apply bug spray. All of the terrain is uneven with a few hills, and are mainly of turf and some gravel, and a small section of paved trail.
Protective clothing or DEET bug spray should be considered for potential ticks, mosquitoes and other bugs that are active at this time of year. You may want to bring a bug headnet along, just in case. Sunscreen or protective clothing is also recommended as we will hiking along some open prairie for part of the hike
IMPORTANT: Please honor your RSVP and if your plans change, update your status to Not Going as soon as you are aware, even if you are on the Waitlist.
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.
Furthermore, all participants are expected to adhere to the guidelines agreed to when signing up for Meetup: https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897532-Usage-and-content-policies-Rules-for-using-Meetup
Sorry, no dogs, +1s or children allowed on this hike.
There are modern bathrooms and water at the trailhead and another bathroom with drinking water just over halfway through the hike.
Parking is FREE. *THIS PARK IS OFTEN HARD TO FIND USING map apps*
DO NOT TAKE STATION TRAIL from 160th St. (It is gated-not for through traffic.)
from the northwest I recommend taking a right on Pilot Knob off of 160th St., then left on 170th St., which will lead you to the park entrance.
From the northeast, I recommend continuing on 160th to Biscayne and taking a left to go south to 170th St. and then travel east to the park entrance.
Do not park by the cabins. Follow the park road to the lot at the end.We will meet by the park map at the end of the parking lot.