November 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.
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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Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 2nd.
Set your clocks back on Saturday night.
Tuesday hikes start at 11:30 am..
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep.
And miles to go before I sleep. - Robert Frost
Sunday, 11/2/25 Vicky Beutel 651.335.8079
Meeting Location: Meet at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, 6970 Lamotte Dr, Hugo, MN 55038.
Directions: Take Centerville Rd north to Lamotte or freeway option Take 35E north to Hwy 14, take Centerville exit 123B. Go One mile turn south on Centerville Road to Lamotte DR.
Hike Description: We’ll hike around Centerville Lake which will take us through the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve.
Treats: Vicky’s car.
Tuesday, 11/4/25 Bernie Wildes 612.598.8792 & Sharon Heaton 651.207.5926
Meeting Location: Meet in the parking lot of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1616 Olive St W., Stillwater
Directions: Take Hwy 36 East, North on Hwy 5/Stillwater Blvd, turns into Olive St.
Hike Description: Walk around the historic South Hill neighborhood.
Treats: Culvers, 1725 Market Dr., Stillwater.
Sunday, 11/09/25 Rick & Rose Nelson 651.283.5241
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 600 W 66th St.
Tuesday, 11/11/25 Don & Sue Crawford 612.695.7226
Meeting Location: Meet at White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake.
Directions: From Hwy 61, turn East onto Hwy 96 (Lake Ave) to the park entrance.
Hike Description: Hike along the lake & neighborhood.
Treats: Don & Sue’s car
Sunday, 11/16/25 Teresa Buhl 651-808-8960
Meeting Location: Stairs Hike in Stillwater. Meet in parking lot of the Stillwater Post Office, 216 Myrtle St W, Stillwater, MN 55082.
Directions: (corner of Myrtle Street and 4th Street North)
Hike Description: We will do the Historic Stillwater Stairs hike (493 Stairs up, 119 down), plus non-stair ascents through historic landmarks. Fun but challenging hike. If steps aren’t for you a 3 or 5 mile option is a self-guided stroll along the river.
Treats: Teresa Car.
Tuesday, 11/18/25 Liz Delay 651.358.8648
Meeting Location: Meet in front of the Highland Cafe, 2012 Ford Pkwy.
Directions: SW corner of Ford Pkwy & Kenneth St.
Hike Description: We will walk the neighborhood.
Treats: Lunch at the Highland Cafe.
Sunday, 11/23/25 Celeste Riley 651.398.8177
Meeting Location: Meet at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55425.
Directions: South of MSP airport. From 494 take 34th Ave, go South to American Blvd.
Hike Description: The hike will be out and back.
Treats: Celeste car.
Tuesday, 11/25/25 Vic-Viv Fickling 651.777.6103
Meeting Location: Meet at 2254 Jennifer Lane in North St.
Directions: West of McKnight north of (Co Rd B E. / South Ave E.)
Hike Description: We'll hike to downtown North St Paul.
Treats: Fickling's
Sunday, 11/30/25 Bob Tholkes 763.913.4453
Meeting Location: NORTHEAST BY NORTHEAST. Meet at Mayslack's Restaurant, 1428 4 St NE, Minneapolis Directions: Take Hwy 36 west, continue on 35W and Hwy 280 south to Broadway, follow to Washington Street. Turn right to 15th Avenue and then left 6 blocks to the restaurant." OR "take 694 west to University Avenue, exit south to 15th Avenue, and turn left 2 blocks to the restaurant."
Hike Description: The hike will tour Northeast and cross the river.
Treats: Mayslack's
Have a very enjoyable Thanksgiving SPHC!