🍁Sat AM long Fall Hike🍂 at Wild River State Park + Village Inn-Wyoming, MN

Let’s meet up to hike 8.5-9 miles at the scenic Wild River State Park! Following the hike, (optional), we will head for late brunch/lunch/PIE? at Village Inn, 4848 E Viking Blvd, Wyoming, MN 55092, 368508-Dine-In-JOHANSEN-

ABOUT THE PARK: Wild River State Park is named after the St. Croix's designation as a National Wild and Scenic River. The park is managed to provide quieter, more nature-oriented recreation as a counterpoint to the busier William O'Brien and Interstate State Parks downstream.

THE HIKE: We will hike about 8.5-9 miles at a moderate pace(19-20 minute mile or 3 miles/hour, slower on hills) over a variety of landscapes including conifer and hardwood forests, savannah, prairie, wetlands and the St. Croix River. Expect to be hiking 3 ½ - 4 hours, including breaks. We will stop a few times to hydrate and enjoy the scenery. Also, about half way through the hike there will be a snack/water stop at a scenic overlook.

All of the trails will be non-paved trails with uneven terrain that varies with gravel, sand, roots, mud and dirt. There will be some hills that are quite steep and challenging. Pole(s) may be useful for navigating these hills. We will be hiking a mix of hiking only and multi-use trails, so we may pass some horses.

Protective clothing or DEET bug spray should be considered for potential ticks, mosquitoes and other bugs. I expect minimal mosquitoes and flies, but ticks are still out this time of year. Sunscreen or protective clothing is also recommended.

Modern bathrooms and water are available at the trailhead with a few pit toilets along the route.

PARKING: Each car will need a state park pass. The prices are: $35 for an annual pass and $7 for a daily pass.

CARPOOLS: Contact one another directly or post a carpool meeting time and place in the Comment section of this event page. Remember to coordinate whether you will stop at Village Inn after the hike.

Sorry, no +1s or children allowed on this hike.

Well behaved dogs kept on a 6 ft leash are welcome.

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)

After passing the Park Office/ranger station, take the second left to the Trail Center parking lot. We will meet in front of the Trail Center.

I look forward to seeing you there!