Hikers
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: Joan Mitchell
Email: Sue McKnight
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
If you are interested in attending an event or program contact the coordinator or send an email to umwc@umn.edu requesting contact information.
2023-2024
**September 11-13- Silver Bay overnight
Marilyn Olson
September 22 Locke County Park
Cynthia Vars
October 9 Moir Park
Ann Soltis
October 27 West River Road from Franklin Avenue Bridge
Sue Gilbertson
November 13 Reservoir Woods Trail
Catherine Holtzclaw, Shirley Erstad
**November 24 Silverwood Park
Time*: 10:30
Rolaine Wright
December 11 Holiday Party, The Grand Building
Judy McConnell
January 8 Mall of America
Liz Grimmer
January 26 Minneapolis Institute of Art
Nancy Myers, Nancy Wright
February 23 Nicos, St Anthony Park (Lunch Only)
Start Time* 11:30
March 2 Christos Greek Restaurant (Lunch Only)
Start Time* 11:30
April 26 Hyland Park Preserve
Mary Kuhl
May 13 Lake Phalen China Garden
Abby Marier
May 24 Big River Regional Trail, Mendota
Sheau-Ping Hu
June 10 Lake Minnewashta State Park
Karen Palm, Lynn Sparks
June 28 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Lynne Benz
July 8 Swede Hollow
Pat Kirchner
July 26 Central Park, Roseville
Joni Mitchell
August 12 Elm Creek Park Reserve
Jean Cash, Nancy Kluver
August 23 Woodlake Nature Center
Shirley Erstad, Bonnie Russ