February 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 11:30 a.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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“Life is short, take the scenic route.”
Sunday, 02/1/26 Rick & Rose Nelson 651.283.5241
Meeting Location: Meet at the tennis courts near the beach of Silver Lake at 19th Avenue and Margaret St in North St Paul.
Directions: Hwy 36 at Century Ave turn north to 19th Ave and turn west.
Hike Description: We will walk to Casey Lake Park, by the High School and through downtown North St Paul.
Treats: Donatelli’s 2692 County Road E East in White Bear Lake
Tuesday, 02/3/26 Rick & Rose Nelson 651.283.5241
Meeting Location: Meet at Rick and Rose Nelson’s house, 2393 Eldridge Ave E., N St Paul.
Directions: East of McKnight and South of 7th Ave E
Hike Description: We will hike will be in the surrounding area.
Treats: TBD
Sunday, 02/8/26 Sharon Heaton 651.207.5926 & Bernie Wildes 612.598.8792
Meeting Location: Meet at Justice Alan Page Elementary School, 2410 Holloway Ave E., Maplewood.
Directions: Park in the parking lot in front of the school.
Hike Description: We will hike on trails and through the surrounding neighborhood.
Treats: TBD
Tuesday, 02/10/26 Patty Peterson 651.276.0006 & 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: Trunk Treats
Sunday, 02/15/26 Emmily Peterson 651.503.1680
Meeting Location: Meet at the Washburn Library at 5244 Lyndale Ave S in Minneapolis.
Directions: The library is just south of Minnehaha Creek.
Hike Description: The hike will be along Minnehaha Creek to and around Lake Harriet and back on paved trails.
Treats: Pizza Luce in Richfield at 800 W 66th St.
Tuesday, 02/17/26 Vic & Viv 612.354.0393
Meeting Location: Meet at the Oasis Park Building, 1700 County Road C2 W. Roseville 55113.
Directions: Snelling Ave turn west on Lydia Ave W, turn South on Aldine. Follow the road to the right at the curve.
Hike Description: We will hike to Langton Park.
Treats: Portillos, 1800 County Rd B2, Roseville.
Sunday, 02/22/26 Sandy 651.470.4528 & Brock 612.708.8612
Meeting Location: Meet at the Herlick residence, 645 Warner Ave So., Mahtomedi.
Directions: Park anywhere at the school, across the street, 666 Warner Ave So.
Hike Description: We’ll hike Gateway Trail.
Treats: When we return, there will be a chili dinner.
Tuesday, 02/24/26 Judy Nelson 651.738.1972
Meeting Location: Meet in the back parking lot of Gorman’s Restaurant, 11011 Stillwater Blvd N., Lake Elmo.
Directions: South side of Lake Elmo N & Stillwater Blvd N intersection.
Hike Description: We’ll hike thru downtown Lake Elmo, towards the lake.
Treats: Gorman’s
Love messages to the SPHC:
You always know just how to make me smile.
I’m so glad I found you!
You’re amazing, and I hope you know how grateful
I am for you. You make life more fun.
May your journey through this month be adorned
with love and hiking.”
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