The Hikers spent two days at Itasca State Park in September 2025. It was a time of learning, hiking, and fellowship.
Hikers 2025-26
If you are looking to enjoy nature, make friends, get more exercise, and explore new parts of the Twin Cities, the Hikers are for you. We gather for walks of one-and-a-half to three miles on the second Monday and fourth Friday of the month at various locations in the greater metro area, followed by lunch. We are fun, friendly and welcoming. Join us!
If you are interested in attending an event or program contact the coordinator or send an email to [email protected] requesting contact information.
Chair: Catherine Holtzclaw
Treasurer:Tatiana Nawrocki
Email: Jean Olson
Meetings: Second Monday and fourth Friday of the month unless starred **
Time: 10:00 am unless starred*
Arrive: by 9:45 am
Dues: Three dollars
Programs
Check the Quick Updates button on the UMWC website for changes in these programs!
**Sept. 8-10, Itasca overnight
Carol Lowe
Sept. 26, Como Lake and Conservatory
Virginia Mahlum
Oct. 13, Black Dog Road Hike
Liz Grimmer, Bert Shellenberger
Oct. 24, Bredesen Park
Marilyn Olson
Nov. 10, Silverwood Park
Catherine Holtzclaw, Shirley Erstad
Nov. 28, Lake Calhoun
Judy McConnell
** Dec. 12, Holiday Party:
The Grand Building
Judy McConnell
Jan. 12, Mall of America
Liz Grimmer, Bert Shellenberger
Jan. 23, Minneapolis Institute of Art
Nancy Myers, Nancy Wright
Feb. 27, Nicos, Saint Anthony Park
*Start time 11:30--Lunch only.
Bonnie Russ
March 27, Christos Greek Restaurant, Minneapolis
Lunch only.
*Start time 11:30
Catherine Holtzclaw
April 24, Reservoir Woods
Christine Grewell
May 11, Long Lake Regional Park
Jean Olson
May 22, Big River Regional Trail, Mendota
Sheau-Ping Hu , Rolaine Wright
June 1, Fairy Bridge Trail, Stillwater
Renee Valois
June 26, Crosby Farm
Elizabeth Weber, Nancy Myer
July 13, St. Paul Campus and the Grove
Nancy Myers, Karen Pervo
July 24, Hidden Falls
Linda Boss, Barbara Owens
Aug. 10, Springbrook Nature Center
Catherine Holtzclaw, Shirley Erstad
Aug. 28, Tamarack Nature Center
Nancy Kluver, Jean Cash