Hiking
All Hiking articles are collected here.
Como Lake hikeEvent Date:Please join us at 9:30 on June 17, 2024 for a walk around Lake Como in St. Paul before attending the UMRA Summer Social and Picnic starting at 11 at the Como Pavilion. A perfect opportunity to get in a walk before we gather to celebrate summer. More... |
Monticello hike & picnicEvent Date:We are in for a treat on June 3! Lynn Anderson, will lead us on trails at two parks near her Monticello home. Bring a bag lunch and we will gather in Lynn's yard along the Mississippi River for eating and socializing after the hike. More... |
St Croix river hike in StillwaterEvent Date:The May 20 hike will start at the Historic Lift Bridge in Stillwater and go along the river to the new bridge, cross over and then back on the Wisconsin side, a total of approximately 5 miles. Most of the route is paved. We will eat lunch after at Brian's Bar and Grill in Stillwater. Car pooling will be available. More... |
Arboretum hikeEvent Date:We are fortunate to have UMRA member and former Minnesota Landscape Arboretum director Peter Moe to lead this approximately 3.7-mile hike at the Arboretum on Monday, May 6. Plan to have lunch together after the hike at the Eatery café inside the Oswald Visitor Center. More... |
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Richardson Nature Center hikeEvent Date:Join us for a 4 to 5 mile hike at one of the most popular parks in the West Metro, Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington. It is located at the north end of Hyland Lake Park Reserve at 8737 East Bush Lake Road in Bloomington. This trail is mostly dirt and grass with some paved areas. Enjoy the park's wildlife and celebrate Tax Day with your UMRA hiking friends! More... |
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Lake Nokomis hikeEvent Date:Let's meet on the west side of Lake Nokomis by the main beach and shelter for a 5 to 5.5 mile hike. We will go around the north end of the lake and on to Minnehaha Falls by way of Minnehaha Parkway, returning to the start by a different route through neighborhoods around the lake. This is an easy hike on paved walkways. Pace will accommodate all hikers. More... |
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Hike Fort Snelling State Park March 4Event Date:The UMRA Hiking Club will explore wildlife along the Mississippi River when it hikes the Pike Island Loop in Fort Snelling State Park on Monday, March 4. More... |
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December 4 hikeEvent Date:Please join us for an invigorating hike from The Monument located at the intersection of Mississippi RIver Blvd and Summit Avenue in St. Paul to Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis and back. This hike is on paved trails, approximately 5.5 miles in length, and will be at a pace suitable to the weather. More... |
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November 6 hikeEvent Date:Join us for a 5 mile moderately paced hike around Pleasant Lake located in the heart of North Oaks. It takes us past some of James J. Hill’s original farm buildings as well as beautiful homes built along the lakeshore. The trail is wide, generally flat and consists of packed dirt and crushed rock. More... |
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Mississippi River walk—visit the oldest and the newest parts of MinneapolisEvent Date:The walk along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis is always changing, with many attractions being added along both sides of the river and, now, the beautiful fall colors. More... |
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From the Mel-O-Glaze Bakery to Minnehaha FallsEvent Date:We will meet at the Mel-O-Glaze bakery on 28th and Minnehaha Parkway and walk to Minnehaha Falls and then back again. More... |
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Hike around Como LakeEvent Date:Please join us to hike around Como Lake. This will be a moderately paced hike on a level paved pathway. We will hike around the lake and wander a bit off the beaten path for a total of 4 to 5 miles. A shorter option is available for those that want to hike less. More... |
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Leisurely Lake Minnetonka hikeEvent Date:Join host KaiMay Terry for a 3.5 mile slow-paced walk on the Three Rivers Dakota Rail Regional Trail. The scenic paved walk will start and end at KaiMay's home overlooking Lake Minnetonka. More... |
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August 21 hikeEvent Date:We will travel to William O'Brien State Park at Marine on the St. Croix and have lunch after the hike at the Rustic Roots Winery only 1/2 mile from the park. More... |
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July 17 hike (no hike July 3)Event Date:Hike along Minnehaha Creek from Portland Avenue S to Lake Harriet. More... |
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