Hiking

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Arboretum hike

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We are so lucky to have former Arboretum Director and UMRA member, Peter Moe lead this approx 3.7 mile hike at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum!  We will meet on the welcoming terrace and travel through the Arboretum's Display Gardens, Sensory Garden, Woodland Wildflower Garden,  Shade Tree Exhibit, Tall Grass Prairie, Rhododendron Garden, 1920 Red Barn and the Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center, Sphagnum Bog and Green Heron Pond, Display Gardens and many other gardens and plant collections. 

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Arboretum hike map May 6, 2024

Richardson Nature Center hike

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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!

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Lake Nokomis hike

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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.  

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UMRA Hike Ft. Snelling State Park 2024.03.04. Photo by Kris Mortensen

Hike Fort Snelling State Park March 4

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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.

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UMRA Hiking Club members at Lake Harriet 2024.02.05. Photo by Kris Mortensen

December 4 hike

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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.

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The Monument at Summit Ave. and Mississippi River Blvd, St. Paul

November 6 hike

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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. 

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Mississippi River walk—visit the oldest and the newest parts of Minneapolis

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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.

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Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis

From the Mel-O-Glaze Bakery to Minnehaha Falls

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We will meet at the Mel-O-Glaze bakery on 28th and Minnehaha Parkway and walk to Minnehaha Falls and then back again.

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Minnehaha Falls

Hike around Como Lake

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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.

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Como Lakeside Pavillion

Leisurely Lake Minnetonka hike

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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. 

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Hike by Lake Minnetonka

August 21 hike

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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.

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July 17 hike (no hike July 3)

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Hike along Minnehaha Creek from Portland Avenue S to Lake Harriet.

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Hiking Club at Hidden Falls

June 19 hike

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Meet at 9:30 at the Holland Lake Trailhead at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan (Cliff Road and Lexington Avenue).

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June 5 Hike

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Let's meet at Longfellow Grill (West River Road and Lake Street) at 9:30 am for a 5 mile hike heading north and crossing the Franklin Avenue Bridge.

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Hike Hidden Falls Regional Park in St. Paul

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Join the UMRA Hiking Club for a scenic hike along the Mississippi River through Hidden Falls Regional Park in St. Paul on Monday, May 15.

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Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Pauo