Trail of two cities hike
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 9:30am
Meet at Longfellow Grill, 2990 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Join hike leader Nanette Hanks on August 17th for a “Trail in Two Cities” hike. We will meet at 9:20 am at Longfellow Grill in Minneapolis (the first city of the west) and hike along the Mississippi River crossing over to St. Paul (the last city of the east) to circle back to our starting point. We will begin hiking at 9:30 so don't be late.
This hike will be about 5 miles total along paved paths at a moderate pace.
Reminder - Summer is tick and mosquito season. Bug repellant, sunscreen and water are suggested. Plan to stay after the hike for lunch at the Longfellow Grill! Great outdoor seating and a delightful menu. Longfellow Grill is located at 2990 West River Parkway in Minneapolis.
Sign ups for this event are through the member portal --
Your completed form will be used to be sure everyone who signs up has arrived before the start of the hike. Newcomers are welcome!
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