December 2024 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 11:30 a.m., go approx. 3 miles, and last approx. 1 hour.
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Around here winter weather is unpredictable:
There could be patches of ICE
So bring your chains and grippers or a pail of sand.
Sunday, 12/01/24 Rick & Rose Nelson 651.283.5241
Meeting Location: Meet in Cowboy Jack's parking lot, 2397 Palmer Dr. New Brighton.
Directions: Exit 694 at Silver Lake Rd., then 1 block north. (SE corner of Silver Lk Rd and Palmer Dr.)
Hike Description: The hike will go around Pike and Long Lakes on paved trails & streets.
Treats: Cowboy Jack’s.
Tuesday, 12/03/24 Brock & Sandy Herlick 612.708.8612 or 651.470.4528
Meeting Location: Meet at Belwin Conservancy: Stagecoach Prairie: 825 Stagecoach Trail S, Afton, MN 55001
Directions: Take Hwy 94 towards Wisconsin and exit on to Manning Ave S.; go south to first light and turn east go 1.5 miles to Stagecoach Trail and turn south and its 1 mile to the park.
Hike Description: We will hike off-road un-paved trails with minor elevation change.
Treats: TBD
Sunday, 12/08/24 Vicky Beutel 651.335.8079
Meeting Location: Meet at Vadnais-Sucker Lake recreational area. 25 County Rd F, Vadnais Heights.
Directions: From St Paul: Go North on Rice St., at the roundabout of Rice, Hodgson & Gramsie, take the first exit to stay on Rice St., at the 4-way stop, turn right onto County Rd F, the parking lot is on the left, just before the RR tracks. From 35E: Go N to Hwy 96, West to Rice St., turn left (South) until the 4-way stop (Co Rd F) turn left. The park is on the left, just before the RR tracks.
Hike Description: The trail is flat and paved.
Treats: Vicky’s car
Tuesday, 12/10/24 Don & Sue Crawford 651.770.2479
Meeting Location: Meet at Don & Sue’s house, 5565 Golfview Ave N., Oakdale.
Directions: South of 694 two blocks on Century Ave/Hwy 120, go east on 56th st N.
Hike Description: We’ll hike in the North St Paul – Maplewood area.
Treats: Lunch at Don & Sue’s house.
Sunday, 12/15/24 Jean Boyd 612.709.7770
Meeting Location: Meet at Jean’s house, 381 Colleen Dr., Vadnais Hts.
Directions: South of County Rd F East, off McMenemy St.
Hike Description: We will hike through the neighborhood and trails in the area.
Treats: Pizza at Jean’s house.
Making Spirits Bright
Each Christmas we remember, The fragrance in the air. Mulled cider and cookies And Santa Bears everywhere. This is the hike you’ll love the most, Grab some cider and have a toast.
Bob and Mary are impressive hosts!
Tuesday, 12/17/24 Bob Tholkes 763.913.4453
Meeting Location: Meet at the former president’s white house, 3966 Reservoir Blvd in Columbia Heights.
Directions: Call Bob if directions are needed. Street parking.
Hike Description: We will walk in one direction or another, and return for a lunch amid decorations. Social members welcome.
Treats: White house lunch (Christmas cookies, especially) amid decorations.
Sunday, 12/22/23 Celeste Riley 651.398.8177
Meeting Location: Meet at 1013 London Rd., Mendota Hts.
Directions: From 35E go East on Hwy 13 to London Rd
Hike Description: We'll traverse the neighborhood.
Treats: TBD
Tuesday, 12/24/23 No hike scheduled
Have a safe and Merry Christmas
Sunday, 12/29/23 Bernie Wildes 612.598.8792 & Sharon Heaton 651.207.5926
Meeting Location: Meet at Patriots Tavern, 145 New England Pl., Stillwater.
Directions: Take Manning Ave N from Hwy 36, turn right at Kwik Trip just before 75th St N.
Hike Description: We will Hike through Liberty Village, will be mostly flat.
Treats: Patriots Tavern
Tuesday, 12/31/24 Judy Nelson 651.738.1972
Meeting Location: Meet at Summit Pointe Park, 1599 Interlachen Pkwy in Woodbury in the parking lot in front of the ball fields.
Directions: Head west on Valley Creek Rd past Donegal Dr & turn left at Interlachen Pkwy., at the signal light. Follow the winding road in the Interlachen neighborhood. Parking lot is on the right side.
Hike Description: We'll hike on paved trails in Summit Pointe Park & surrounding neighborhood.
Treats: Davannis, behind Walgreens, 1905 Donegal Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125.