December 2025 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.
Tuesday, 12/02/25 Nat Case 612.702.1333
Meeting Location: Meet inside Aki’s Breadhaus, 1712 Marshall St NE Mpls.
Directions: Between Lowry Ave & Broadway on the west side of Marshall, just north of the railrooad crossing. Parking on Marshall.
Hike Description: We’ll hike paved trails and sidewalks down and back along the river to Boom Island Park, including the brand new pedestrian bridge at Plymouth Ave.
Treats: (baked goods & coffee) at Aki’s.
Sunday, 12/07/25 Amy Peterson 651.442.0149
Meeting Location: Meet at Flicek Park parking lot, 1141 Frost Ave, Maplewood.
Directions: East of Hwy 61 (Arcade St) and Frost Ave.
Hike Description: We will hike paved trails of Gateway, Bruce Vento and Lake Phalen.
Treats: Chili’s, 1800 Beam Ave, Maplewood.
Tuesday, 12/09/25 Celeste Riley 651.398.8177
Meeting Location: Meet at park building, Cherokee Regional Park, 700 Cherokee Heights Blvd.,St Paul.
Directions: St. Paul west side go south on Smith Ave from High bridge and then take a right on Baker Street which turns into Cherokee Heights Blvd.
Hike Description: We will hike from the park to the Smith Ave High bridge, down the bridge to Irvine Park and back.
Treats: Treats from the car.
Sunday, 12/14/25 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: Hike through Liberty Village will be mostly flat.
Treats: Patriots Tavern.
Tuesday, 12/16/25 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, 12/21/25 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, 12/23/25 Bob Tholkes 763.913.4453
Meeting Location: Meet at the long-ago former president’s white house, 3966 Reservoir Blvd in Columbia Heights.
Directions: Take Hwy 36 west to 35W north to Co. Rd. D, left to Johnson St., right to 39th Avenue, left to Reservoir Blvd., right to house. Street parking.
Hike Description: A walk in one direction or another, and return for a lunch (Christmas cookies, especially) amid decorations.
Treats: White house lunch (Christmas cookies, especially) amid decorations.
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!
Have a safe and Merry Christmas
Sunday, 12/28/25 Jean Boyd 612.709.7770
Meeting Location: Meet at White Bear Lake County Park/beach in White Bear Lake, 5050 Lake Ave.
Directions: Entrance is off Hwy 96 (Lake Ave) .4 miles east of Hwy 61.
Hike Description: We will hike along the Lake and through the town.
Treats: We can stop at the 617 Bar after, 2185 4th Street, WBL
Tuesday, 12/30/25 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.