Minnesota chapter · free hike
Hyland & Bush Lakes Loop
Join Girls Gone Hiking for a scenic 5.4-mile hike through Hyland Lake Park Reserve and the Bush Lake area! We'll enjoy wooded trails, rolling hills, and beautiful natural surroundings while getting some exercise and connecting with other women along the way.
Trail details
- Date
- Sun, Nov 8
- Start time
- 9:00 am
- Meet at
- Outside the main entrance of the Hyland Visitor Center by the picnic tables. Address: 10145 E Bush Lake Road, Bloomington, MN 55438.
- City
- Bloomington, MN
- Distance
- 5.4 miles
- Elevation gain
- —
Cost & booking
Free
Important information
Please arrive by 9:00 AM for introductions so we can begin hiking promptly at 9:15 AM. This intermediate-level hike covers 5.4 miles with approximately 364 feet of elevation gain. We'll maintain a moderate pace over rolling terrain, with occasional breaks to rest and enjoy the scenery. No one will be left behind! Plan for approximately 1½–2 hours on the trail, depending on conditions. Please dress for November weather and be prepared for potentially muddy or slippery trails.
What to bring
Water, snacks, sturdy hiking shoes or boots, and weather-appropriate layers. Trekking poles are optional.
Parking
Park in the main Hyland Visitor Center parking lot at 10145 E Bush Lake Road, Bloomington. We'll meet outside the Visitor Center's main entrance.
- Pace
- Moderate
- Dogs allowed
- Yes, leashed
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