The Hikers spent two days at Itasca State Park in September 2025. It was a time of learning, hiking, and fellowship.
Hikers 2026-27
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!
Chair: Catherine Holtzclaw
Treasurer: Jeanne Anderson
Email: Jean Olson
Meetings: Second Monday and fourth Friday of the month unless starred**
Time: 10:00 am unless starred*
Dues: Three dollars
Program
**Sep 21-23--Lanesboro overnight
Leader, Carol Lowe
Oct. 12--Como Lake and Conservatory
Leader, Virginia Mahlum
Oct. 23--Black Dog Road
Leaders, Liz Grimmer and Bert Shellenberger
Nov. 9--Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Leader, Liz Brady
Nov. 27--Elm Creek Park Reserve
Leaders, Nancy Kluver and Jean Cash
**Dec. 18--Holiday Party:
The Grand Building
Leaders, Judy McConnell and Marilyn Olson
Jan. 11--Mall of America
Leaders, Liz Grimmer and Bert Shellenberger
Jan. 22--Minneapolis Institute of Art
Leader. Nancy Myers
*Feb. 26--Nicos, St. Anthony Park
Lunch only at 11:30 am
Leader, Bonnie Russ
*March 26--Christos Greek Restaurant, Mpls
Lunch only at 11:30 am
Leader, Catherine Holtzclaw
April 23--Reservoir Woods
Leader, Christine Grewell
May 10--Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake
Leader, Jean Olson
May 28--Central Park
Leader, Joni Mitchell
June 14--Minnehaha Falls
Leader, Renee Valois
June 25--Old Cedar Ave Trailhead
Leader, Sharon Fields
July 12--Saint Paul Campus
Leader, Nancy Myers
July 23--Lake Calhoun
Leader, Judy McConnell
Aug. 9--Lake of the Isles
Leader, Sue Gilbertson
Aug. 27-- Boom Island
Leaders, Shirley Erstad and Bonnie Russ