August 2026 Hiking Schedule
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SUNDAY hikes start at 2:30 p.m., go approx. 5 miles and last approx. 1 ½ to 2 hours.
TUESDAY hikes start at 07:00 p.m., go approx. 3 miles, and last approx. 1 hour.
The SPHC walks at a moderate speed of 2.5 - 3.5 mph. Hikers are expected to maintain that pace. (17-24 min. mile) Hikes start on time.
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August, you have my heart. Let’s make this month unforgettable!
Sunday, 08/2/26 Bonnie Wold 651.307.5585
Meeting Location: Meet at Krueger’s Christmas Tree Farm at 10920 43rd St N in Lake Elmo. Road construction will be underway at Highway 36 and Lake Elmo Ave—avoid.
Directions: Take Lake Elmo Ave north from County Highway 14 to 53rd St N then west 400 feet.
Hike Description: Flat paved trails through prairie and around ponds.
Treats: Trunk treats. I will have a couple gallons of cold water to refill your bottles.
Tuesday, 08/4/26 Judy Nelson 651.738.1972
Meeting Location: Meet at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo. Gather in the Nordic Center lot, on the right past the entrance office. Free Tuesday, no fee required.
Directions: Take 94 East to Woodbury Dr/Keats exit 251. Left on Woodbury Dr. north, continue straight into the park.
Hike Description: We will hike around Eagle Point Lake, mostly rustic trails.
Treats: Judy's car or Nordic Center.
Sunday, 08/9/26 Bernie Wildes 612.598.8792 & Sharon Heaton 651.207.5926
Meeting Location: Meet in the parking lot of Pike Lake Education Center, 2101 14th St NW, New Brighton.
Directions: North of 694 on Silver Lake Rd, right on 14th St NW.
Hike Description: We will hike the neighborhood and around Long Lake Regional Park on paved trails.
Treats: Cowboy Jack’s, 2397 Palmer Dr., New Brighton.
Tuesday, 08/11/26 Teresa Buhl 651.808.8960 & Terese Almquist 651.261.2123
Meeting Location: Meet at Central Park, 2540 Lexington Ave No, in Roseville. Meet in main parking lot off of Lexington.
Directions: N
Hike Description: Hike on asphalt trails through the park.
Treats: trunk.
Sunday, 08/16/25 Brock 612.708.8612 and Sandy Herlick 651.470.4528
Meeting Location: Meet at Katherine Abbott Park at 1000 Lincolntown Avenue in Mahtomedi.
Directions: From Century and Hwy 694, go north then east on Long Lake Rd then one mile to Lincolntown Ave, north to park entrance on right, top of the driveway to shelter.
Hike Description: Hike will be on park trails plus streets and trails nearby.
Treats: Donatelli’s at 2692 County Rd E E in WBL
Tuesday, 08/18/26 Vicky Beutel 651.335.8079
Meeting Location: Meet at Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N.,Hugo.
Directions: Take Hwy 61 North to 147th St N, turn left. Take first left, Fitzgerald Ave N to City Hall parking lot
Hike Description: We’ll hike Hugo neighborhoods.
Treats: Vicky's Car or Boom’s Ice Cream, your choice.
Sunday, 08/23/26 Maureen McDonnell 952.217.6605 and Scott Zieman 651.706.0830
Meeting Location: Meet at Birch Lake Elementary School at 1616 Birch Lake Avenue in White Bear Lake.
Directions: From 35E take Hwy 96 east to Otter Lake Road. Take a left on Otter Lake Road and a right on to Birch Lake Avenue. The school is on your right.
Hike Description: Hike is on paved trails and neighborhood streets.
Treats: Cup and Cone 2126 4th St in WBL
Tuesday, 08/25/26 Rick and Rose Nelson 651.283.5241
Meeting Location: Meet at the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce, 4751 Highway 61 in White Bear Lake.
Directions: Turn west on 4th St from Highway 61 then turn left into parking lot just before the Caribou Coffee.
Hike Description: The hike will be on sidewalks and streets to the south shore of Bald Eagle lake and around White Bear Lake High School.
Treats: Cup and Cone 2126 4th St in WBL
Sunday, 08/30/26 Jane Boyer 218.565.8464
Meeting Location: Meet in the parking lot at the NW corner of Larpenteur Avenue and McKnight Road in Maplewood. (2251 Larpenteur Avenue E)
Directions: From Hwy 36 go south on McKnight Rd to Larpenteur Ave
Hike Description: The hike will be on paved surfaces in and around the new Heights Development in far NE St. Paul.
Treats: Jane’s car