Lake Elmo hike
Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 9:30am
Join Larry Micek, hike leader, on August 18th for a hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, located at 1515 Keats Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN. We’ll hike three miles around Eagle Point Lake.
The hike features prairie restoration areas, an osprey nest and abundant water fowl on the lake. The trails are improved for hiking but not paved and there will be a few small hills so bring walking poles if you wish.
Another reminder - Summer is tick and mosquito season. Bug repellant, sunscreen and water are suggested.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve is located about 1 mile north off I94 on Keats Avenue in Lake Elmo. You will need to purchase a day parking pass for $6 at the welcome center located off the park entry road. Then proceed through the gates to the parking lot located at the first left off the entry road; this is where we will gather for access to the trail head. Afterward, we can gather for lunch at the Northern Taphouse located at 7325 Currell Blvd. in Woodbury. A map will be sent to those who register for this hike a day or two before the event.
Sign ups for this event are through the member portal -- be sure to create your login before you try to sign up. Search for an email from [email protected] for log in instructions. It may have gone to your spam folder.
Please sign up for this hike (required). Registrations will be accepted up to 24 hours before the hike.
Your completed form will be used to be sure everyone who signs up has arrived before the start of the hike. Newcomers are welcome!
—Bev Moe and Michael Luxenberg, UMRA Hiking Club co-leaders
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