Cross Country Skiing ~ Twin Cities

North Stars Wednesday Wanderers Event. To see host info and last minute updates see North Star Calendar. Go to North Star Calendar to see location and directions. Meet at 9:45 a.m. at Nokomis Beach Coffee, 4956 South 28th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Start riding at 10:00. Ride will be approximately 25 miles at 10-12 MPH. Could be a bit faster, but not slower. Please bring a helmet and water!

North Stars Wednesday Wanderers Event. To see host info and last minute updates see North Star Calendar. Go to North Star Calendar to see location and directions. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Jensen Lake Trailhead, 1350 Carriage Hills Drive, Eagan, MN 55123. Start hiking at 10:15 a.m. We will hike the Jensen Lake, Sedge Pond, and Bridge Pond Loops. This is a scenic, easy to moderate hike of approximately 3.2 miles {5.2 km} that winds through mature hardwood forest, wetlands, and around three picturesque bodies of water – Jensen Lake, Sedge Pond, and Bridge Pond. The trail features well-maintained natural-surface paths, wooden boardwalks, gentle rolling terrain, and several bridges that provide beautiful views of the ponds and surrounding marshes. Look for turtles, waterfowl on the ponds, birds, and seasonal wildflowers along the trail. The trail is mostly shaded near the water with some short sections that are more exposed. Parts of the trail can get muddy depending upon the rain amounts. This hike is well-marked with restrooms and picnic areas at the trailhead. Bring a picnic lunch so we can gather together at the trailhead after the hike.

North Stars Wednesday Wanderers Event. To see host info and last minute updates see North Star Calendar. Go to North Star Calendar to see location and directions. Meet at 10 a.m. behind the Nokomis Community Center, 2401 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Start hiking at 10:15 a.m. around Lake Nokomis and then come back to enjoy live music and dance, visit educational booths, and fill your tummy with delicious fare from the food trucks. Free admission and free parking along East Nokomis Parkway.

North Stars Multi Day Event. To see host info and last minute updates see North Star Calendar. Go to North Star Calendar to see Additional Details. Enjoy the fall colors from spectacular vistas on the ridgeline overlooking Lake Superior. Hikes will be of moderate difficulty lasting up to six hours each day on the Superior Hiking Trail. Less strenuous hiking is also available. Lodging will be in Two Harbors at the AmericInn (two people per room). Amenities include a pool, hot tub, and sauna.
Drive up Sunday, hiking along the way if desired. Group hikes on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Leave after breakfast on Thursday for more individual hiking and home. Or head to Ely to join the North Star trail clearing at Camp du Nord.
Meals: AmericInn provides a continental breakfast each morning. Sunday evening we’ll have a group welcome and pizza dinner at the lodge. All other meals are your responsibility. Two Harbors has many restaurants, plus two supermarkets for those extra treats.
Details: Cost is $420, due at registration. Hotel check-in is after 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. The trip accommodates 16 people. Please mail the club registration/waiver form and a check for the full amount (payable to Craig Freeman) to Craig Freeman, 5805 Beard Avenue S, Edina, MN 55410. Venmo and PayPal are also accepted (contact Craig first).
Cancellation policy: Cancellations before August 24, 2026 – full refund. After August 24, no refund unless your spot is filled from the waiting list.