June 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; 17-24 minute mile.
Hikers are expected to maintain that pace.
Hikes start on time.
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“June is a symphony of sunshine and blooming flowers.” - Unknown
Tuesday, 06/02/26 Vic & Viv Fickling 651.777.6103
Meeting Location: Meet at Spring Lake Park Archery Range, Fahey Ave. So.
Directions: Take Hwy 52 South towards Rosemount, take Hwy 55 and follow for 3 miles, Turn left (north) @ Fahey Ave. So. one mile to parking lot.
Hike Description: We will hike paved trails.
Treats: TBD
Sunday, 06/07/26 Sharon Heaton 651.207.5926 & Bernie Wildes 612.598.8792
Meeting Location: Meet at Tap Bar & Grill, 825 Jefferson Ave., St Paul.
Directions: (1 block east of Victoria)
Hike Description: We’ll hike the neighborhood.
Treats: Tap Bar & Grill
Tuesday, 06/09/26 Vicky Beutel 651.335.8079
Meeting Location: Meet at Blaine Wetland Sanctuary, 11980 Lexington Ave N.E., Blaine.
Directions: Go North on
Lexington to 125th Ave NE, make a U-turn at the stop light. Entrance will be .6 miles south of 125th on the right hand side.
Hike Description: Flat trail.
Treats: Vicky's car.
Sunday, 06/14/26 Rick/Rose Nelson 651.283.5241
Meeting Location: Meet in front of the Subway restaurant at 1121 Silver Lake Rd NW in New Brighton.
Directions: Exit 694 at Silver Lake Rd., then go north and turn right in to parking lot.
Hike Description: The hike will go around Long and Pike Lakes and along the Rice Creek Trail on paved trails and streets.
Treats: Subway
Tuesday, 06/16/26 Don & Sue Crawford 651.770.2479 or 612.695.7226
Meeting Location: Meet at Bellaire Beach Park, 2499 S Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake.
Directions:: South Shore Blvd & Bellaire Ave
Hike Description: We’ll hike paved paths & sidewalks.
Treats: Don & Sue’s car.
Sunday, 06/21/26 Nat Case 612.702.1333
Meeting Location: Meet at Loons Coffee, 4648 East Lake St, Minneapolis,
Directions: on the north side of the east end of Lake St in Minneapolis, just before the bridge over the Mississippi. On-street parking is available on Lake and side streets, but look at the signs carefully.
Hike Description: Walk around the Franklin Ave and Lake St bridges loop plus a little in Minneapolis neighborhoods
Treats: Loons Cafe
Tuesday, 06/23/26 Liz Miller 651.303.0971
Meeting Location: Meet at Reservoir Woods, 1901 Alta Vista Drive, Roseville, MN 55113
Directions: Alta Vista Drive connects with Dale St. 100 feet north of Larpenteur Ave. There's a small parking lot, but parking is allowed on the street.
Hike Description: We'll hike mostly dirt trails
Treats: Liz's car
Sunday, 06/28/26 Emmily Peterson 651.503.1680
Meeting Location: Meet at Sunfish Lake Park/Sally Manzara Nature Center, 3554 Kelvin Ave N, Lake Elmo.
Directions: Take Stillwater Blvd. N to Stillwater Ln N, go 100 yards, turn left into the park. (about 2.5 miles E of 694 on Hwy 14, east of the roundabout). Watch for signs, entrance is W of Common Ground Church.
Hike Description: There are lots of steep hills on unpaved rustic trails. Note: The 5 mile hike will go past 4:30.
Treats: TBD
Tuesday, 06/30/26 Celeste Riley 651.398.8177
Meeting Location: Meet in front of my house, 1013 London Rd., Mendota Heights.
Directions: From 35E go East on Hwy 13 to London Rd
Hike Description: This is the Tour de Seven Cul-de-Sacs with Pretty Gardens.
Treats: Snacks and lemonade on the backyard deck afterwards.
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