November 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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Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1st.
Set your clocks back on Saturday night.
I am thankful for my hiking club
I am thankful for my friends and the fun we share together I hope it never ends!
I am thankful to be thankful In the thank-fullest way! - Anonymous
Sunday, 11/1/25 Jean Boyd 612.709.7770
Meeting Location: Meet at my home, 381 Colleen Dr., Vadnais Heights.
Directions: South of County Rd F East, off McMenemy St.
Hike Description: We will hike roads, and trails.
Treats: Treats following.
Tuesday, 11/3/25 Nat Case 612.702.1333
Meeting Location: Meet in the courtyard on the left (north) side of the St. Anthony Park Public Library, 2245 Como Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108.
Directions: West of the State Fair Grounds. Street parking is available on Carter Ave.
Hike Description: The hike will go through the St. Anthony Park neighborhood, including part of the University of Minnesota St Paul campus and several parks. There are no stairs, a few hills, and mostly flat terrain.
Treats: Finnish Bistro; seating may be limited. Nico’s Tacos across the street is another option..
Sunday, 11/08/25 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 on Lyndale Ave S..
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, 11/10/25 Bernie Wildes 612.598.8792
Meeting Location: Meet in the parking lot of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1616 Olive St W., Stillwater
Directions: To avoid road closures: Take 36 East, Go North on Manning Ave, East on 12/75th St N, Right on Brick St to Olive St.
Hike Description: Walk around the historic South Hill neighborhood.
Treats: Culvers, 1725 Market Dr., Stillwater.
Sunday, 11/15/25 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, 11/17/25 Debbie Peterson 651.303.6912
Meeting Location: Meet at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo. Gather in the Nordic Center lot, on the right past the entrance office. Free Tuesday, no fee required.
Directions: Take 94 East to Woodbury Dr/Keats exit 251. Left on Woodbury Dr. north, continue straight into the park.
Hike Description: We will hike around Eagle Point Lake, mostly rustic trails.
Treats: Debbie’s Car.
Sunday, 11/22/25 Aaron Erickson 651.302.4976
Meeting Location: Hyland Lake Park Reserve 10145 Bush LakeRoad Bloomington, 5 ½ mi hike will include a 3 mi option.
Directions: Take I-494 west to E. Bush Lake Rd.,south becomes Bush Lake Rd. East into HylandLake Park Reserve.
Hike Description: Mostly natural-surface trailswith gentle to moderate elevation changes.
Treats: Hyland Hills Concessions stand inside the chalet.
Tuesday, 11/24/25 Gloria Larson 952.221.6946
Meeting Location: Meet at Walgreens 3240 W Lake St., Mpls.
Directions: Take 35W to Lake Street (Exit 15A) and turn right. Drive past Lake Bde Maka Ska and turn right at the Market Plaza stop light. Park on the left side of the Greenway Lake Commons parking lot and meet outside of Walgreens.
Hike Description: We will walk around Lake Bde Maka Ska (Lake Calhoun). 3 1/2-mile walk.
Treats: Hiker’s choice - Punch Pizza or Rustica Bakery - Greenway Lake Commons.
Sunday, 11/29/25 Emily Peterson 651.895.2446
Meeting Location: Meet at Sunfish Lake Park/Sally Manzara Nature Center, 9700 Stillwater Ln N, Lake Elmo. (Off Hwy 14)
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.
Treats: Emily's trunk
Have a very enjoyable Thanksgiving SPHC!