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Twin Cities Hiking Meetup (TCHM) is for hiking and outdoor enthusiasts who want to join like-minded people to hike on the vast and varied trails in the Twin Cities. Our purpose is to provide a variety of hiking and outdoor opportunities in our area's beautiful natural settings that foster friendships and community.Ā Our members share a strong commitment to leaving our parks, lakes and rivers the way we found them; we embrace a leave-no-trace philosophy.
While TCHM focuses on hiking and hiking related activities, other outdoor activities, such as snowshoeing may be offered. Hikes are held year-round and many of them include a social gathering afterwards! Ā Most of our regularly scheduled hikes take place in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the suburbs, but donāt be surprised to see opportunities to hike in county and state parks outside the metro area.
When joining TCHM, please use your given name or nickname in your profile, along with a clear photo of yourself.Ā This will help us identify you when we see you on a hike or other activity.
There is no cost to join TCHM.Ā However, maintaining our Meetup account costs approximately $300 each year. Periodically we will initiate a fundraiser to help with these costs. Participation in fundraisers is welcomed and voluntary.
TCHM is a place for you to get some exercise, have fun and enjoy your favorite outdoor activity with people who share your interests.
We are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, welcoming and harassment-free experience for all TCHM members.
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šŖMid-week Hilly Hikešļø at Richardson Nature Center - Bloomington
Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN, USLet's meet up for an invigorating mid-week hike on the open prairie, in the woods and up and down the many scenic hills of Hyland Lake Park Reserve/Richardson Nature Center!
THE HIKE: Expect to hike 4.5-5 miles at a medium-pace (~18-19 minute mile) for 1 Ā½-2 hours. We will pause a few times to hydrate and take in the natural surroundings. The terrain is hilly, uneven and varies with mostly wide trails, some long grass/weeds, wood chips, loose gravel, mud and dirt.
Please consider taking precautions for ticks (tucking pants into socks, DEET spray, etc.) as they are present on MN trails now.FACILITIES: There are modern bathrooms in the Richardson Nature Center building at the beginning and end of the hike.
Sorry, no dogs, +1s or children allowed on this hike. Only Twin Cities Hiking Meetup members who agree to these expectations and the Meetup Community Guidelines will be welcome on the hike.
IMPORTANT: Please honor your RSVP and if your plans change update your status to Not Going as soon as you know, even if you are on the Waitlist.
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.
Furthermore, all participants are expected to adhere to the guidelines agreed to when signing up for Meetup which can be reviewed at: Meetup.com > Policies and Community Guidelines > Community Guidelines (https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897532-Usage-and-content-policies-Rules-for-using-Meetup)
We will meet in front of the Nature Center building, down the paved path on the east end of the parking lot.
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