July 2023 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 7:00 p.m., go approx. 3 miles, and last approx. 1 hour.
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Sunday 7/2/23 Vicky Beutel 651.335.8079
Meeting Location: Meet at Rice Lake Elementary School, 575 Birch St. in Lino Lakes.
Directions: Parking lot
Hike Description: We will hike paved trails and neighborhood streets.
Treats: Vicky’s trunk.
Tuesday, 7/4/23 No Hike. Happy 4th!
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY SPHC!!
Sunday, 7/9/23 Wendy Chen 651.699.4304
Meeting Location: Meet at Keller Regional Park Shelter #3.
Directions: Shelter is just north of Roselawn Ave E, off Hwy 61. From Hwy 36 go south on 61 to the 3rd (last) driveway - (west side of 61), then left to the shelter.
Hike Description: Hike will be three miles after the annual picnic on paved trails and a few streets in the neighborhood.
Treats: ANNUAL POTLUCK PICNIC
Tuesday, 7/11/23 Judy Nelson 651.738.1972
Meeting Location: Meet at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave N., Lake Elmo. It’s Free Tuesday, no fee required. Gather in Nordic Center parking lot, on your right past the entrance park office.
Directions: Go East on I-94 to Woodbury Dr/Keats Ave (exit 251) Left on Woodbury Dr, go north and continue straight on the road into the park.
Hike Description: We will hike Oakdale Park trails and the surrounding area.
Treats: Judy’s car – Nordic Center area.
Sunday, 7/16/23 Don & Sue Crawford 612.695.7226
Meeting Location: Meet at Castle Elementary School, 6675 50th St N in Oakdale.
Directions: Parking lot
Hike Description: We will hike Oakdale Park trails and the surrounding area.
Treats: Don and Sue's car
Tuesday, 7/18/23 Barb Fitzpatrick 651.645.7149
Meeting Location: Meet at Bakers Square (closed) 2239 Ford Parkway, St Paul.
Directions:
Hike Description: Hike around Highland Bridge Complex.
Treats: TBD
Sunday, 7/23/23 Vic & Viv Fickling 651.777.6103
Meeting Location: Meet at the Battle Creek Waterworks Park, 2401 Upper Afton Rd. in Maplewood.
Directions: Parking lot
Hike Description: We will walk paved and unpaved roads in the park.
Treats: Treats at Culvers, 2065 Hudson Rd., just west of the Sunray Shopping Center.
Tuesday, 7/25/23 Kieran Duncan 651.592.5562
Meeting Location: Meet on river/parking lot side of River, River Market Community Co-op, 221 Water St N, Stillwater, MN 55082, .
Directions: Parking lot behind River Market Community Co-op.
Hike Description: Hike will be Brown Creek and north side hill neighborhood of Stillwater. All paved but some very steep hills and staircases.
Treats: River Market
Sunday, 7/30/23 Bob Tholkes 763.913.4453
Meeting Location: Meet at the past president’s white house, 3966 Reservoir Blvd, Columbia Heights
Directions: Street parking
Hike Description: THE 694 DOUBLE CROSS: a 6- mile walk over 694 and back featuring the walk on the median of MN 65 under the 694 overpass. A three-mile option available as usual.
Treats: Stagger back for deck (weather permitting) or indoor build-your-own taco, sides and beverages party.