Intro to Hiking: North Hunter Lot

The snow is melting, and creatures are coming out of hibernation - so should you! Step outside for an afternoon of introductory level hiking with refuge staff and volunteers while we explore what spring has to offer.
This program is intended for all ages as an introduction to hiking and refuge trails. No experience necessary - we're here to show you the ropes! Registration optional. For information on trail conditions, please read the accessibility section.

Questions? Contact [MinnesotaValley@fws.gov](mailto:MinnesotaValley@fws.gov) or call (952) 854-5900.

Date and Time: Sunday, March 22 from 1-2:30pm

Location: Meet us at kiosk at the Jonathan Carver Parkway North Hunter Lot. 14905 Jonathan Carver Parkway/CR 11, Carver, MN 55315 (44°44'04.4"N 93°38'52.4"W)

Registration Information: Registration optional through [Signup.com](https://signup.com/go/gPPrWjW)

Optional registration allows us to prepare supplies and materials for the program, send reminders, and allows us to contact you in the event of inclement weather!

Activity Level: This is an easy to moderate outdoor activity. We hope to reach 2-2.5 miles in 1.5 hours. This will be guided by refuge staff and volunteers. Frequent breaks will occur.

What to Bring: Please wear winter clothing as this program is fully outdoors (coat, pants, boots, mittens, hat, etc). Consider dressing in layers. A full water bottle is recommended.

Accessibility: Accessibility at North Hunter Lot:

Restrooms are located in the parking lot. There are no water fountains at this location. Trails are natural surface, mostly flat and surrounded by tall grass. Trails are not paved after snow events. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter) and may not always be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. This trail is looped (about 2 miles in total).

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at [oscar_hernandez@fws.gov](mailto:oscar_hernandez@fws.gov).