November 2024 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 3rd. Set your clocks back on Saturday night.
Sunday, 11/3/24 Judy Nelson 651.738.1972
Meeting Location: Meet in the SE corner of the parking lot behind the City Hall/Police Dept., 12800 Ravine Pkwy in Cottage Grove.
Directions: From Hwy 61, take a right on 90th St off Keats. (1st right after Cottage Grove Ravine Park entrance) following a winding road to the parking lot.
Hike Description: We’ll hike in the park on paved & rustic paths with lots of hills. There is an easier 3- mile option, a rest stop at the Ravine
Treats: TBD
Tuesday, 11/5/24 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: TBD
Sunday, 11/10/24 Vicky Beutel 651.335.8079
Meeting Location: Meet at 5880 Rice Creek Pkwy, Shoreview aka Rice Creek Fields.
Directions: Go north on Lexington to County Rd I, turn left (West). At stop sign, turn left on Hamline, turn onto County Rd I. At round-a-bout take first exit, go 3⁄4 mile to Rice Creek Fields. Or take 35 E north exiting at County Rd I and take the 3rd exit out of the round-a-bout, go 3⁄4 mile to the north end of the parking lot on Rice Creek Pkwy.
Hike Description: We will be hiking Rice Creek North Trail.
Treats: Vicky’s car.
Tuesday, 11/12/24 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, 11/17/24 Amy Peterson 651.442.0149
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 parts of Lake Phalen, join the trail around Keller Lake and enjoy the boardwalk.
Treats: Great burgers at Brunson’s Pub, 956 Payne Avenue.
Tuesday, 11/19/24 Celeste Riley 651.398.8177
Meeting Location: Meet at 1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy.
Directions: Exit Hwy 35E at Hwy 13/Sibley Memorial Hwy and turn west.
Hike Description: We will briefly tour the grounds. Then south on Big Rivers Trail and back..
Treats: TBD
Sunday, 11/24/24 Rick & Rose Nelson 651.283.5241
Meeting Location: Meet at Triangle Park, 80 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi MN.
Directions: From 694 take Century Ave (Hwy 120) north, turn right on County Road 12, veer right to Stillwater Road. The park is on the left.
Hike Description: The hike will go up to and through Katherine Abbott Park and a loop into Birchwood Village. Paved trails, gravel paths and side streets.
Treats: TBD
Tuesday, 11/26/24 Jane Boyer 218.565.8464
Meeting Location: Meet at Battle Creek Regional Park's south parking lot, 2301 Lower Afton Rd, St Paul, MN 55119
Directions: Go south on McKnight Rd to Lower Afton Rd. Go left 1⁄4 mile to the parking lot on the left.
Hike Description: The hike will be on paved and unpaved trails. Some hills.
Treats: TBD
Have a very enjoyable Thanksgiving SPHC!