Hike Pike Island

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 a.m. in front of Thomas Savage Visitor Center, Fort Snelling State Trail, St Paul, MN 55111. Exit Hy 5 onto Post Rd/Snelling Lake Road. Stay on Snelling Lake Rd, keep driving past the 5 parking lots for the swimming beach. The Visitor Center is at the end of the road. Vehicles must have a current state park sticker or day pass. Start hiking at 9:15 a.m. This is a 4-mile flat loop. Bring a bag lunch to eat at the Visitor Center patio after the hike.