Twin Cities Hiking Meetup

Please join us for a moderate-paced hike on wooded trails, around the beautiful and picturesque 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. Let's meet up outside the Holland Lake Trailhead Pavilion at 9:15 AM. We will make introductions and get going by 9:17.

Wondering about the pace? Depending on the hike leader, the pace is typically between 16.5 and 19 minute miles. Other factors may impact the pace, too: the weather, the amount of snow on the ground and the number of hikers. Leaders attempt to keep the group together but sometimes the group will spread out a bit. Maps will be provided by the leader for anyone who has concerns about falling behind. The park has excellent signage as well.

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

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.

This is an easy hike on a flat, asphalt trail along the Minnesota River and Black Dog Lake. The distance is 4-4.5 miles at an 18 minute per mile pace.
It will be an "out and back" hike.

There is a portable toilet at the trailhead,

No dogs please.

Please join us on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Bloomington for a fun hike along and near the Minnesota River. We'll head west along the river to the rope ferry, cross over to Nine Mile Creek and return to Lyndale Avenue. See how many eagles you can spot along the river!

Please arrive by 2:50 pm. We will start hiking at 3:00 pm. We do not wait for latecomers. It will be a great afternoon of hiking and drinking beer! What better way to spend a winter Sunday afternoon!

This will be a moderately paced hike (approx. 16.5 to 18 minute miles). We will hike a route approximately 5.3 miles in length, depending on the weather, trail conditions and the decision of the leaders. There will be an option for a 4 mile hike. The route will be on grass, dirt and mulch-covered trails. The trail could be muddy due to recent rain.

After the hike, we will drink beer at Nine Mile Brewing, located at 9555 James Avenue South, Suite 290, in Bloomington. The brewery has great indoor seating for large groups with outdoor seating in warmer weather, and offers a menu of pizza, sandwiches, salads and starters.

No dogs, kids or plus ones.

We will hike in light rain, but not a thunderstorm . If it looks like bad weather, we’ll cancel the hike by 12:00 noon.

We like to start on time. There is no portable bathroom at this location. No potable water.

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 either leader 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 and afterward for a beer!