Twin Cities Hiking Meetup

Please join us for a moderately fast-paced hike (approx. 16.5 to 17 minute miles) at Richardson Nature Center. We will hike a route approximately 6 to 7 miles in length, depending on the weather, trail conditions, the decision of the leader and the will of the hikers. The route will be on paved, grass and wood chip trails.

We will hike in lightrally rain or snow, but not a thunderstorm or blizzard. If it looks like bad weather, I'll cancel the hike by 7:30 a.m.

We will meet outside the Nature Center at 8.30 and get going by 8:33. The restrooms are open and a cold water fountain is available to fill your water bottle both before and after the hike.

Please be on time and plan ahead in snowy weather. We will wait only a couple minutes for late arrivals.

No kids, pets or plus ones.

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 me 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 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.

New Meetup Location - Horse trailer parking lot

Come ready for a brisk-paced hike (approx. 16-16.5 minutes/mile) in the Murphy-Hanrahan Park Reserve in Savage. We will be pausing occasionally to allow slower hikers to catch up at trail intersections, but if you're too slow, you need to find a different hike. This area is in the north of Murphy-Hanrahan. We will hike a route 4-6 miles in length, depending on the condition of the trails, and the weather. This hike is also flexible and can be shortened for people who have to leave early or want to hike less (We can separate into two groups at a certain intersection). I will have maps to show a shorter route and possibly have a leader who can take those people on the shorter route.

We will hike in light snow, but if conditions look too bad, I'll cancel the hike about 1-1/2 hours before. Be sure to come with grippers for your boots/shoes, as the trail can be icy.

Meet in the Horse Trailer Parking Lot (pin location shown). For these winter hikes, we will be meeting here and NOT the MTB trailhead parking lot. Note: that this is a change from the summer hikes. This parking lot is more prone to break-ins, so be sure to not leave valuables in your car. There are restroom facilities available. Note, that this is a new meeting location compared to the last several months. We will start on time if everyone is there, but will wait five minutes past the hour for late comers.

No +1s or pets for this hike. People who don't update their RSVPs for changes or don't show up for the hike can cause others not to come (this can cause others to remain waitlisted). So, please, if your plans have changed and you are unable to attend, 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. If you're on the waitlist, within ~1/2 hour before the hike, do not come. So far, these hikes have not been full, so the waitlist has been a non-issue.

Questions? Post your questions in the comments section after your 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.