Lake of the Isles hike
Mon, Feb 3, 2025, 9:30am
Our February 3 hike will be around Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis, with an option to add Bde Maka Ska, weather permitting. We will meet at Lake of the Isles Blvd. and 28th Street, on the east side of Lake of the Isles, about 2 blocks from Isles Bun & Coffee, for a rambling 3 (or 5.5) mile walk.
The trails around the lakes are cleared of snow but ice grippers may be needed. Bev will be your leader for this hike and let you know a day or two before the hike if grippers are needed. The hike should take two to two-and-a-half hours if we hike both lakes or one and a half hours if we do just Lake of the Isles. No matter how far we hike, let’s go to Isles Bun & Coffee for treats after the hike. Their buns are delicious!
Meet at 9:30 a.m. to begin hiking at 9:40 a.m. (or earlier if all hikers have arrived). Sign up for this hike required. I hope you'll join us for this fun winter hike!
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