July 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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May Every day in July be filled with sparkle.
Sunday, 07/5/26 Sue & Don Crawford 651.770.2479
Meeting Location: Meet at Castle Elementary School, 6675 50th St. N in Oakdale.
Directions: From Hwy 36, go south on Hadley Ave N., turn west on 50th.
Hike Description: We will hike Oakdale Nature Preserve trails and the surrounding area.
Treats: Don & Sue’s car.
Tuesday, 07/7/26 Liz DeLay 651.358.8648.
Meeting Location: Meet in the parking lot at Carondelet Village 525A Fairview Avenue S., St. Paul, 55116.
Directions: South of Randolph on Fairview.
Hike Description: Walk around the campus of St. Catherine and the Highland Park area.
Treats: TBD
Sunday, 07/12/26 Rick + Rose Nelson 651.283.5241
Meeting Location: Meet 1:00 PM at Keller Lake Park Shelter #3. the annual potluck picnic.
Directions: From Hwy 36 go south on 61 to 3rd (last) driveway on the west side, then left to the shelter. Shelter is just north of Roselawn Ave E off Hwy 61.
Hike Description: Hike will be three miles after the annual picnic on paved trails and a few streets in the neighborhood.
Treats: Potluck before hike.
Tuesday, 07/14/26 Gloria Larson (952) 221-6946
Meeting Location: Meet in the parking lot just south of Tavern 23 in Edina - 7651 France Ave S, Edina.
Directions: Take 494 W to France Ave. Go north for 1/4 mile and turn right into the restaurant. Park in the area south of the restaurant, not in their parking area.
Hike Description: We will hike on paved trails from Centennial Lakes Park, to the Edina Promenade, and on to Yorktown Park..
Treats: Tavern 23, 7651 France Ave S in Edina
Sunday, 07/19/26 Bernie Wildes 612.598.8792 Sharon Heaton 651.207.5926
Meeting Location: Meet at Mounds Park Regional Park’s parking lot, 1060 Mounds Blvd., St Paul.
Directions: EFrom westbound I-94, exit on Kellogg/Mounds Blvd.
Hike Description: We will hike a portion of the Centennial route, both uneven & paved trails, mostly flat.
Treats: Obbs, 1347 Burns Ave., St Paul
Tuesday, 07/21/26 Amy Peterson 651.442.0149
Meeting Location: Meet at Oakdale Nature Center 4444 Hadley Ave. N., Oakdale, MM. 55128
Directions: Coming from the West take HWY 36 east to Hadley and go south off of the exit/ coming from the East take Hwy 36 west to Hadley and go south off of the exit.
Hike Description: We will hike on paved and manicured trails
Treats: provided via tailgating!
Sunday, 07/26/26 Bob Tholkes 763.913.4453
Meeting Location: Three-Town/Three Park Taco Treat Trot. Meet at the former club president’s white house at 3966 Reservoir Blvd, Columbia Heights.
Directions: Contact Bob for directions if needed. 763.913.4453
Hike Description: Set foot in Columbia Heights, New Brighton, and St. Anthony Village before returning for the annual second-story deck do.
Treats: Bob & Mary's Deck
Tuesday, 04/14/26 Jean Boyd 612.709.7770
Meeting Location: Meet at Lake Phalen Beach House, 1400 Phalen Drive, St. Paul.
Directions: Hwy 36 to 61 S., Left onto E Wheelock Pkwy, Left onto Phalen Drive.
Hike Description: We’ll hike trails around Lake Phalen
Treats: Jean's Car
The July bird of the month is the Eagle.
Eagles are often associated with strength courage, and freedom,
making them a fitting symbol of the month.