Outdoor & Snow Lovers

Want to get a good workout and have fun doing it? If yes, then join me for a fun hike on the various trails at Minnehaha Falls. We will walk along the river towards Fort Snelling. The pace will be about a 15:30 - 16:00 minute mile. This pace can be considered moderate to fast. The terrain is pretty flat for most of the trails. See NOTE below on the pace.

Tips for hiking:
1. Dress in layers. Layers work well to help you adjust your temperature as you get warm while hiking.
2. Dress for about 10+ degrees warmer than the outside temperature. You will get warm while hiking.
3. Bring a separate, dry, shirt for socializing afterwards. It will help prevent chills.
4. Decent hiking shoes. Terrain is uneven. Sandals are not a good option.
Please keep your RSVP updated. If you are running late due to traffic, please comment on the event so we know to wait. We do not want to wait if we do not know if the person is coming. Also, it is respectful to the leaders who are taking time to organize the event.
5. Bring bug spray, sunscreen & water as desired.

NOTE: There are several free apps that are GPS based that can help you identify your pace. Another option to know your pace - 4 miles per hour on a treadmill, or mark 4 miles with your car and see if you can do that in an hour. If you fall too far behind, the leader needs to keep moving forward on the route as others have planned for the pace and do not want to wait. An option to get back is to use All Trails (a free app) and click on the map for your location and it displays the trails which can help you get back to your vehicle.

By signing up you agree to release the organizers, event hosts and other members of the event from any liability. The trails may be muddy, uneven and have rocks and tree roots that sneak up out of the ground and could trip you :) Be prepared for whatever the weather or trail may throw at us!
Hope to see you on the trail!

**Note the meeting location is in the larger parking lot off 104th street, kiddie corner from the playground.
Let’s meet for a moderate + paced hike (approx 15:30 - 16:00+ minute mile) along 9 Mile Creek from Moir Park to the Minnesota River. We will hike between 6 & 7 miles depending upon if we take the easy route, or the route with more hills. We will meet at the larger parking lot on 104th Street (It is kiddie corner from the small parking lot and the playground) at 6:00 and leave no later than 6:10. If you are not sure how fast 15:30 minute miles are, there are a lot of good trackers for speed available on your smart phone (and are fee apps). The leaders use Map My Run by Under Armor to track time & distance.

Things to remember for winter hiking:

1. Dress in layers so if you get warm, you can remove a layer
2. Dress for about 15 degrees warmer than the actual temp. You will get warm hiking.
3. Bring a dry shirt for socializing afterwards to help prevent chills.
4. Decent shoes.
5. A headlamp is necessary for these shorter days.

Dogs are welcome on this hike. Per park rules, they must be on a leash.

If individuals want to socialize afterwards, we can go to Nine Mile Brewing. Dogs are allowed inside the brewery so our furry friends can come with!

Please note: If you fall behind and don’t keep up with the group, the hike leader cannot wait for you, or go back looking for you as everyone else is relying on the leader to keep the hike moving. Having All Trails as a free app for your phone is a good idea.

Please keep your RSVP updated. It is difficult to know if we should wait for someone if the RSVP is not kept current. If you are running late, place a comment in the event so we know if we should wait. Attendance may be limited at future events if you are a no show.

HIKE AT YOUR OWN RISK: By signing up for this event, you agree to assume personal responsibility for all risks associated with this event, and release the organizers, event hosts, and other members of the event from any liability.

See you at the Park 😊

We are going to try a new park! :) This is not a big park so we will be doing some of the trails twice to get us to approximately 6ish miles. We'll be going about a 15:30-16:00 minute mile pace. If you are not sure how fast that is, assume fast. Ways to understand the pace is walking 4.0 miles/hour on a treadmill or by using a tracker such as Map My Run, All Trails, Garmin, etc. There are many free apps that track distance & pace. The leaders will use Map My Run by Under Armor. After the hike we will try a new brewery - Angry Inch Brewing located next to the park at 20841 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044.

Things to know for winter hiking:
1. Dress in layers. It makes it easier to regulate your temperature.
2. Dress for about 10-15 degrees warmer than the temperature with the wind chill. You will get warm hiking.
3. Decent shoes. When snow arrives, you will need grippers for the ice &/or snow. Kahtoola is a great brand. They are a little more expensive, however, they last many seasons. I have seen other brands break on the first use.
4. It gets dark early so a headlamp or flashlight is needed to see the trail.

Please keep your RSVP up to date. We will not wait too long in the cold temps to start the hike. It is not fair to the people that were on time. If you are running late, post a comment on the event so the event leaders know to wait.
By signing up for this event, you agree to take personal responsibility for any falls, or injuries. With the holidays coming up, please don't come if you are ill. No one wants to be sick over Christmas!

Please join us for a hike along the Minnehaha Falls trails. We'll cover five to six miles, starting outside of Sea Salt restaurant overlooking the falls. The pace will somewhere around 17ish minute miles - give or take depending upon the group.

The route will vary week to week depending upon trail conditions and the choice of the leader. It is mainly paved trails. Tennis shoes work well for this event. Afterwards, consider joining us for post-hike socializing at Venn
Brewing. It is a great way to get to know people & make friends!

This event is cross posted under Twin Cities Hiking so there may be others in attendance that are not displayed under this event. You only need to sign up under one event. Please keep your RSVP current. It is hard to know if the leader should wait for someone that may not even be coming. Please be considerate and not be a No-show!! Please note: RSVPs close at 4:30 PM the day of the meetup.

Parking is available in the neighborhood north of Minnehaha Falls.