Twin Cities Hiking Meetup

NOTE: OPTIONAL POST-HIKE LUNCH AT ANSARI GRILL!!

Please join us for a moderately fast-paced hike through the woods and 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.

Wondering about the pace? Typically it's between a 16 and 17-minute mile. Most people who do a cardio workout (elevated heart rate) three or more times a week have no problem keeping up. We provide maps for anyone who might fall behind.

Let's meet-up outside the Holland Lake Trailhead Pavilion at 9:00 AM. We will make introductions and get going by 9:02.

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: Please update your RSVP before 7:00 AM Saturday morning so someone on the waitlist can attend. Waitlist people: 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 waitlist.

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 Group hikers, organizers, events organizers, and members from any (and all) personal injury and property damage liability. ####

Join Us as we move indoors to play pickleball! We will rotate in and out of play as we’re able. Lots of fun!

Fee: $9 (18-59 yrs) and $6 (60 yrs +).

Location: Check in at front desk and get a wristband. They will direct you to the gym. As usual, I will post each week but will not necessarily be present.

Hope to see you on the court!!

Come ready for a moderately-paced hike (approx. 18-20 minutes/mile) in the Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve in Savage. Please know yourself and your pace, because I don't want to slow the entire group down too much. 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-Hanrehan, where there are steep hills. We will hike a route 4-6 miles in length, depending on the condition of the trails, the weather and even the whim of the leader. This hike is also flexible and can be shortened for people who have to leave earlier 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 rain, but if conditions look too bad, I'll cancel the hike about 1-1/2 hrs before.
Meet in the MTB Trailhead Parking Lot (pin location shown). For these summer hikes, we will be meeting here and NOT the horse trailer trailhead parking lot. We will be trying to form a circle somewhere to avoid getting hit by cars, run over by people, or vice versa. See the geographical location on the map. There are restroom facilities and water available. Note, that this is a new meeting location compared to the last several weeks. We will start on time if everyone is there, but will only wait five minutes past the hour for late comers.
No 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? Send me a message or 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.