Hike in Minnehaha Dog Park

Let's make new friends, and take a hike inside this woodsy winter wonderland. This event is free for people, and you do not need to bring a dog to attend. If you do bring your dog, please comply with MPRB licensing and rules.

The pace will vary from casual to moderate depending on terrain. We will certainly go slower over ice or rugged terrain. The main flat trails offer a total of 3 miles among the different loops through the woods. The rugged (optional) hike up the cliffs offer an additional mile in each direction. While rugged, it's a breathtaking bird's eye view of the vast forest, especially after a snowfall. It's much like the SHT.

While the main trails are mostly flat, they may be icy and require proper foot traction, There will be an option to select mostly flat terrain or rugged inclines that provide excellent strength training. Foot traction is required regardless. By signing up you agree to release the organizers, event hosts and other members of the event from any liability.

• Please keep your RSVP current. Leaders rely on attendance selected at 12:45 the day of the hike.
• We'll meet in the pay lot near the off leash entrance at 12:50 and confirm everyone has proper foot traction, which is a must on all of the trails within this park.
• Hiking poles are strongly recommended on the steep rugged trails, which can be optional. Gail (driving a dark blue Honda Fit with two Goldens) has a few spares to lend, which must be decided before leaving the parking lot. If you'd like to borrow a pole, please arrive in the pay lot promptly at 12:50.
• We may split into two groups if some prefer a less/more rugged hike. We have two leaders that can navigate path/direction.

Free Parking - along residential streets, shown here, which is a 5 minute walk across Hwy 55 with a traffic light/pedestrian crossing to get to the pay lot (meeting spot).

Pay Lot - MPRB lots offer annual permits as well as hourly options.

Dress in layers - trees shelter much of the wind and you'll warm up as we start walking. Consider a small backpack to shed layers.

Things to bring:

• Foot traction *must have
• Hiking pole(s) *nice to have
• leash to walk from your car into the park
• extra clean up bags to be an excellent citizen
• water for yourself and pups