Twin Cities Hiking Meetup

We will be one group with a moderate pace of about 17 minute miles. We can choose our route once we gather. One option is to walk out and back on the paved trail from the East Beach to the entrance of French Park. The other is to walk on the Luce Line trail to the west beach.

This is not a hike for beginners. It is a moderately fast paced hike with plenty of hills for those who hike regularly.

Please join us on Friday morning for a hike approximately 6 miles in length at an average pace of roughly 17 minutes per mile. A bonus mile can be added at the end of the hike for those who want to go farther. An early exit will be available for those who wish to hike only 5 miles.

The route will be on paved, grass and wood chip trails. Muddy in spots after a rain, but very few rocks or roots. It's really a lovely route past the park's tree nursery, around a lake and several ponds.

The route includes an option to go down and back up a ski hill! You'll want to try this. It's not for speed but to build stamina.

We will hike in light rain, but not a thunderstorm. If it looks like bad weather, we will cancel the hike by 7:00 a.m.

We will meet outside the Visitor Center at 8:30 and get going by 8:35. The restrooms are open and a cold water fountain is available to fill your water bottle both before and after the hike.

No dogs, plus ones, or kids.

If your plans have changed and you are unable to attend, please update your RSVP in a timely manner so we are not waiting for you at the start and to allow those on the waitlist to attend.

Questions? Send one of the hosts a message or post your questions in the comments section after you RSVP.

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.

Hope to see you on the hike!

Please join us for a moderately fast-paced hike on wooded trails, around the ponds and lakes of Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan. We will choose a route from several options, ranging from approximately 4.5 to 5.4 miles in length.

For even more fun, consider joining us for an optional post-hike lunch at Ansari Grill, 1960 Rahncliff Ct, Eagan, MN 55122

Wondering about the pace? Typically it's between a 16 and 17-minute mile. If you don't know how fast that is, please assume it's pretty fast. We provide maps for anyone who might fall behind.

Let's meet up outside the Holland Lake Trailhead Pavilion at 9:15 AM. We will make introductions and get going by 9:17.

No dogs, no kids, no plus-ones.

If your plans have changed and you are unable to attend, please be respectful of others and update your RSVP in a timely manner. Do your part to stay off the dreaded "no show" list.

Confirmed hikers: If your plans have changed, please update your RSVP before 7:00 AM Saturday morning so someone on the wait list can attend. If you are wait-listed: Keep an eye open up until 7:00 AM Saturday to see if you made it onto the confirmed list. In the meantime, if your plans have changed, take yourself off the wait list.

Recommended: Dress for the weather. Layers tend to work well. It may be colder as you start out, but you will warm up during the walk. Bring water as you feel necessary.

Questions: Post questions in the comments section after you RSVP.

Important: ### By signing up for this hike, you assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being and release Twin Cities Hiking Meetup hikers, organizers, events organizers, and members from any (and all) personal injury and property damage liability. ####