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August 1 Hike is cancelled

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The August 1 hike at Lake Nokomis is cancelled. Only 1 person registered. I'm sorry but we need more hikers to make it worthwhile and fun. 

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August 15 Hike

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Join us for a 5 to 6 miles hike around lakes and through the woods at Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington. This will be a moderate to brisk paced hike. 

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July 18 Hike

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Join us for an urban hike and lunch! of about 5.4 miles at a pace to accommodate all hikers. We will meet outside Longfellow Grill in Minneapolis, walk across the Franklin Avenue Bridge to University's River Flats.

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June 20 Hike

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Please join us for a moderately paced 5.5 mile hike through the woods and around the ponds and lakes of Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan. This trail is a bit rugged so wear good hiking footwear. Picnic after.

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June Hike

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Join us for a brisk 3 to 4 mile walk on Monday, June 6th at the U of M St. Paul Campus. We will be walking mostly on level sidewalks although we may encounter some gravel roads too. There will be some hills and steps along the way. At the end of our walk, we will stop for ice cream at the St. Paul Student Center.  

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May 23 Hike

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Please join us for a special event hike and outing on Monday, May 23 at Franconia Sculpture Park at 29836 St. Croix Trail N, Shafer MN 56074, near Taylors Falls.  You must sign up online for this hike.

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May 9 Hike

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Please join us on Monday, May 9, 2022 for a 5 to 6 mile hike at Hyland Lake Park Reserve located at 10145 East Bush Lake Road in Bloomington. You must sign up online for this hike.

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April 25 hike

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The second hike in April is on Monday April 25 at Afton State Park. We will meet at Afton at 9:30 for a 5 tp 6 mile hike.  This park has great prairie trails and views of the St. Croix River. It has some hills but nothing our hiking club can't handle!. We will gather for lunch after the hike.

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April hike

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The UMRA Hiking Club will meet on Monday, April 11, for a 4–5-mile hike on one of the beautiful trails in North Oaks north of St. Paul.

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March hike

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The March 14th hike will be led by Michelle Trudeau-Spanjers at Como Park. Meet in the parking lot south of the Como Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Parkway N., St. Paul, at 9:30 am, and be ready to hike by 9:40.

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February Hike

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The February 14, 2022 hike will be led by Julie Sweitzer at Fort Snelling State Park.  Carpools will be arranged for members who do not have MN State Park permits.  This will be a moderately-paced hike of approximately 5 miles.  Ice grippers are recommended as the trail may be icy in spots.

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January hike cancelled

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The January 10, 2022 hike at Fort Snelling State Park is cancelled due to sub-zero temperatures predicted for that morning.  It will be held Feb 14.

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It’s official: UMRA Hiking Club

The UMRA Hiking Club is now an official UMRA special interest group. Our club motto is “hike for fun and fitness.”

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Hiking club photo of a few members

Take a hike!

“Hike for health and friendship” seems like a great motto for the new UMRA Hiking Club. Welcome hikers! 

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Bev Moe hike photo