Hike Wood Lake Nature Center & Richfield Lake Park
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Let’s meet up for a hike at Wood Lake Nature Center and nearby Richfield Lake Park! Following the hike (optional) join us for social/food at one of my favorites - Guavas Cuban Cafe! https://www.guavascubancafe.com/
Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield offers level, wide trails thru wooded, prairie & wetland spaces (incl. a Boardwalk) with interesting wildlife viewing tucked within this built-up suburban environment. Hike will feature two figure-eight loops (4+ miles) then a short walk to nearby Richfield Lake Park and back for a total distance of 6+ miles. Expect to hike at a moderate pace (20+/- minute miles) for between 2 and 2.5 hours including brief stops along the way to observe wildlife or answer calls of nature. Trails are mostly crushed stone + a wooden boardwalk at Wood Lake, and involve crossing city streets to and from the mostly paved walkways around Richfield Lake Park.
If you are new or just returning to hiking, this event would be ideal due to a slower pace than many hikes and options to finish your hike at 2, 4 or 6 miles.
Wood Lake Nature Center is a 150-acre natural area dedicated to environmental education, wildlife observation, and outdoor recreation. Parking is in the large, expanded lot just south of the new nature center building entry on Lake Shore Drive. No fee for parking or entry. Portable toilets are located along the trails. The new Nature Center building will have a grand opening on November 21 and should be open following the hike. https://www.richfieldmn.gov/590/Wood-Lake-Nature-Center
Expectations for Participants:
- You are personally responsibility for all risks associated with this event and release others from any liability.
- You agree to comply with the Policies and Guidelines of Meetup, Twin Cities Hiking Meetup, the Description of this event, and the event venue(s). [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) and https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897532-Usage-and-content-policies-Rules-for-using-Meetup
- No dogs, children or guests allowed on this hike; only Twin Cities Hiking Meetup members who agree to these expectations will be welcome on the hike.
I look forward to seeing you there!