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Minnesota Events
Lebanon Hills Visitor Center Hike 🌲
Easy trails, big payoff — join us for a walk through Lebanon Hills Regional Park starting right at the Visitor Center. It's an easy 3.1-mile loop through peaceful woods and past Schulze Lake, perfect if you're just getting into hiking or want a chill morning outside with good company.
The Details:
📅 Sunday, August 9, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Meet in front of the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center
🥾 3.1 miles, easy difficulty
👥 Limited to 10 hikers — RSVP required
💵 Free!
What to bring: water and proper footwear.
Parking: Park in the lot closest to the Visitor Center. If it's full, there's an adjacent lot just a short walk away.
No experience needed, no pressure to keep a certain pace — just come as you are and meet your new trail friends. Save your spot before it fills up! Dogs allowed.
Trail info:Lebanon Hills East Loop on AllTrails
Ritter Farm Park Hike 🌳
Wind down the week with an easy evening hike through Ritter Farm Park's woods, prairie, and lake views. This one's mellow, social, and a great way to close out the day outside and yes, your dog's invited too!
The Details:
📅 Monday, August 10, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Meet at Ritter Farm Park — park in the lot
🥾 3.1 miles, easy difficulty
🐾 Dogs welcome
👥 Limited to 10 hikers — RSVP required
💵 Free!
What to bring: water, hiking shoes, snacks, and bug spray.
No experience needed, no rush, no pressure, just fresh air and good company. Save your spot!
Trail info: Ritter Farm Park on AllTrails
Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Path Hike 🌿
A golden-hour walk through one of the Twin Cities' hidden gems, join us on the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Path for an easy evening stroll along a beautiful boardwalk through wetlands and quiet trail. Bring your leashed pup, this one's dog-friendly!
The Details:
📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Meet in front of the boardwalk
🥾 3 miles, easy difficulty
🐾 Dogs welcome
👥 Limited to 10 hikers — RSVP required
💵 Free!
What to bring: water and appropriate footwear.
Parking: Free lot right off Lexington Ave.
An easy, breezy evening hike, perfect for winding down the day outdoors with good company. Come as you are, no pressure, just save your spot!
Trail info: Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Path on AllTrails
Lebanon Hills — Friday Night Picnic & Easy Hike
August 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Kick off your Friday night the GGH way
Join us at Lebanon Hills Regional Park for a laid-back potluck picnic followed by an easy stroll around Jensen Lake. Bring a dish to share, bring your appetite, and bring your dog, this one's low-key, social, and exactly what a Friday evening should be.
We hike together. We leave no one behind.
The Trail
📍 Jensen Lake Trail — Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MN
🥾 2.2 miles | ~108 ft elevation gain | Easy
🌳 Shaded path around the lake, mix of packed dirt and wooden boardwalk
🐾 Dogs welcome on leash
This one's flat, shaded, and scenic, a loop right along the shoreline of Jensen Lake. Keep an eye out for swans, ducks, turtles, and the occasional otter as the sun starts to dip. A great one for beginners, dog owners, or anyone who just wants an easy evening outside.
What to Expect
Potluck picnic first at the Visitor Center picnic area, then an easy hike around the lake
A relaxed, social evening, no pressure, no pace to keep
Golden hour lake views and good company
Ali will send an official potluck sign-up closer to the date so we don't end up with ten bags of chips
What to Bring
A picnic item to share (sign-up coming soon!)
Water bottle
Bug spray
A blanket or camp chair for the picnic
Leash for your pup 🐕
Logistics
📅 Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
⏰ Start Time: 6:00 PM
🗺️ Meeting Point: Lebanon Hills Visitor Center — 860 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN
👥 Group Size: Capped at 10 participants
🐕 Dogs: Welcome, must be leashed
💵 Cost: Free
Interstate State Park Hike 🌲
Ready to explore one of Minnesota's most stunning river gorges? Join us for a hike along the Walter F. Mondale River Trail and Railroad Trail Loop at Interstate State Park — think dramatic cliffs, glacial potholes, and views of the St. Croix River that'll make you stop every five minutes for photos.
The Details:
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Meet at the Interstate State Park Visitor Center — park there!
🥾 3.1 miles, moderate difficulty
👥 Limited to 10 hikers — RSVP required
💵 MN State Park pass required ($7)
What to bring: sunscreen, good shoes, water, snacks, and a hat.
Whether you're new to hiking or just new to us, come as you are, we go at a pace that works for the group, and you'll leave with new trail friends. Save your spot before it fills up! Dogs allowed.
Trail info:Walter F. Mondale River Trail and Railroad Trail Loop on AllTrails
Holland and O'Brien Lakes Trail — Sunday Evening Hike
August 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Join us at Lebanon Hills Regional Park for a 5.7-mile loop around Holland and O'Brien Lakes — a solid Sunday evening hike through woods, rolling terrain, and quiet lakeside stretches. This one's got a little more distance and elevation than our usual easy hikes, so come ready to move.
We hike together. We leave no one behind.
The Trail
📍 Holland and O'Brien Lakes Trail — Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MN
🥾 5.7 miles (might shorten depending on daylight) | ~344 ft elevation gain | Moderate
🌳 Natural surface trail through woods, some rugged and rolling terrain
🐾 Dogs welcome on leash
Starting from the Holland Lake Trailhead, this loop winds along the western shore of Holland Lake and continues through shaded woods and open stretches. Keep an eye out for deer, turtles, and other wildlife along the way. At 2–2.5 hours, this is a longer outing, so pace and footwear matter here.
What to Expect
A moderate 5.7-mile loop with rolling hills and varied terrain
Shaded woods mixed with open lake views
Wildlife sightings, deer, turtles, and more if you're lucky
What to Bring
Water
Bug spray (optional)
Phone for pictures 📸
Comfortable shoes or boots — this one's long enough to matter
Snacks
A bag or pack to carry it all
Logistics
📅 Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
⏰ Start Time: 5:00 PM
🗺️ Meeting Point: Holland Lake Trailhead, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
👥 Group Size: Capped at 10 participants
🐕 Dogs: Welcome, must be leashed
💵 Cost: Free
Bunker Hills Activity Center Hike 🌲
Flat, easy, and full of good vibes — this hike takes us through Bunker Hills Regional Park's oak savannas and prairie on the Rustic Loop, starting right at the Activity Center. A great one if you're easing into hiking or just want a relaxed morning outside.
The Details:
📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Meet in front of the Bunker Hills Activity Center
🥾 2.4 miles, easy difficulty
👥 Limited to 10 hikers — RSVP required
💵 Free! (parking is free too)
What to bring: water.
Come as you are, no experience needed, no pressure to keep pace. Just good trails and good people. Dogs allowed.
Trail info: Bunker Hills Rustic Loop Campground on AllTrails
Easy Like Sunday Morning — Fish Lake Hike ☀️
Ease into your weekend with a mellow morning walk along Fish Lake. This one's fully paved and out-and-back, perfect if you're getting back into movement or just want a low-key start to your day.
The Details:
📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Fish Lake East Trail
🥾 4.6 miles, easy difficulty (all paved, out-and-back)
🚫 No dogs on this one
👥 Limited to 10 hikers — RSVP required
💵 Free!
What to bring: water, bug spray, a light layer in case of a chilly morning and a smile. Ready to ease into getting that heart rate up!
The route follows Fish Lake and winds through some residential areas, flat, paved, and easy on the joints. Great one for easing back into a walking routine. Come as you are!
Trail info: Fish Lake East Trail on AllTrails
Utah Events
Sunset Peak Hike ⛰️
Ready for a challenge? This one's a hard 6-mile hike up Sunset Peak starting from Brighton Ski Resort, big views, real effort, worth every step. Early start required, so let's make it count.
The Details:
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
⏰ 6:30 AM (early start is intentional — see below!)
📍 Brighton Ski Resort — park anywhere in the lot (free in summer)
🥾 6.0 miles, hard difficulty
🚫 No dogs on this one
👥 Limited to 6 hikers — RSVP required
💵 Free!
What to bring: 3L of water and sun protection, this is a big one, come prepared.
Important safety notes:
We're hiking during monsoon season, so we're starting early and aiming to be off the peak by noon to avoid afternoon storms. Please be on time!
Early morning + high country means a chance of running into wildlife like moose (stay alert and keep your distance).
This trail starts at high elevation. Altitude sickness is real if you're not acclimated (stay hydrated and bring electrolytes).
This is a hard hike for hikers ready for a bigger effort, come prepared, come on time, and let's get up and down safely together!
Trail info: Brighton Ski Resort directions on Google Maps
Timpanogos Lower Falls Hike
An evening hike to a gorgeous waterfall, this one's a moderate out to Timpanogos Lower Falls starting from Aspen Grove. Great light, cool air, and a payoff view at the end.
The Details:
📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Aspen Grove Trailhead
🥾 2.5 miles, moderate difficulty
🐾 Dogs welcome
👥 Limited to 6 hikers — RSVP required
💵 $10 (or annual pass) — pay cash at the trailhead
What to bring: 2L of water, sun protection, and layers for the evening.
Heads up: There have been a lot of moose sightings in this area lately, stay alert, keep your distance, and give them plenty of space if you spot one.
Parking: Park at the Aspen Grove Trailhead, cash accepted on-site.
A shorter, scenic evening out with good company and a waterfall at the end, bring your $10 and your camera!
Trail info: Timpanogos Lower Falls directions on Google Maps
Park City Sunset Hike
Golden hour on the mountain, this one's a shaded climb up Armstrong Trail looping down Dawn's Trail through aspen groves, with sweeping views over the valley. Bring your headlamp for the walk back down as the sun sets!
The Details:
📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
⏰ 6:15 PM
📍 Meet at the First Time Lift, Park City Mountain
🥾 4.6 miles, moderate difficulty
🐾 Dogs welcome
👥 Limited to 8 hikers — RSVP required
💵 Free! Parking is free too.
What to bring: water, headlamp, snacks, hat, and sunscreen.
The route: A shaded climb of about 700 feet up Armstrong Trail, looping down the foot-traffic-only Dawn's Trail through aspen groves with valley views. Under two hours, a quick, scenic, dog-friendly mountain fix.
Parking: Lowell Ave Base Lots, at the base of PCMR.
A sunset hike with a view, good pace, and good company, bring your headlamp and let's watch the light change over the valley!
Trail info: Armstrong Trail to Dawn's Trail Loop on AllTrails
Willow Creek Loop Hike
A little bit of everything on this one, meadows, wetlands, forest, and a spring, all in one loop through Little Cottonwood Canyon. Moderate effort, big variety, and mostly sunny so come ready for it.
The Details:
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Willow Creek / Little Cottonwood Creek Loop Trailhead
🥾 6.4 miles, moderate difficulty
👥 Limited to 8 hikers — RSVP required
💵 Free!
What to bring: water, water, and more water! Layers for a cool morning, plus sunscreen.
Parking: Park at the trailhead, carpooling through the canyon is an option if you'd rather not drive solo.
Trail vibe: Mostly sun with some shaded stretches, meadows, wetlands, a spring, and forest along the way. Easy to moderate overall, with a nice variety of terrain to keep it interesting.
Come ready for some sun and bring plenty of water, this one's got a bit of everything and a group to match!
Trail info: Willow Creek/Little Cottonwood Creek Loop on AllTrails
From Trail to Twigs 🌲🍸
Hike now, happy hour after, this one's a moderate trek up Farmington Creek Trail followed by drinks and dinner at Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar. Bring your dog, bring your appetite.
The Details:
📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Farmington Creek Trailhead
🥾 4.5 miles, moderate difficulty
🐾 Dogs welcome
👥 Limited to 10 hikers — RSVP required
💵 Free
What to bring: at least 1–2 liters of water, hiking shoes or sandals, bug spray, and a light jacket.
Parking: Small free lot at the trailhead. If it fills up, overflow parking is available along Farmington Canyon Road.
Good to know: No restrooms at the trailhead. The last stretch of Farmington Canyon Road is dirt, passable for regular cars, just drive slowly since it's narrow, dusty, and can have oncoming traffic.
After the hike: Join Lex, Melody, and the crew at Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar for drinks and dinner! A reservation for 6 is set, and it'll be bumped up if more of us want in, let Lex know if you're staying for dinner.
Trail info: Farmington Creek Trail (Upper Canyon Section) on AllTrails
One of the most rewarding hikes along the Wasatch Front and we're doing it early to beat the heat!
Adams Canyon is a Davis County favorite for a reason: steep switchbacks, shaded canyon forest, a few stream crossings, and a 40-foot waterfall waiting at the top. This one's a workout, but we'll take it together, breaks, views, and all.
We hike together. We leave no one behind.
📍 Adams Canyon Trail — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Layton, UT
🥾 3.6 miles round trip | ~1,420 ft elevation gain | Hard
🌲 Sandy switchbacks up front, shaded forest and stream crossings deeper in, some scrambling near the falls
🐾 Dogs welcome on leash
Come ready for a real workout, the trail starts steep and sandy, mellows out through shaded forest along the creek, and finishes with a bit of rock scrambling near the waterfall. The payoff is one of the prettiest 40-foot falls in the Wasatch. Please note: hiking above the falls is not permitted, the terrain there is steep, wet, and dangerous.
What to Expect
A challenging 3.6-mile out-and-back with steady climbing
Sandy switchbacks, forest shade, and a couple of stream crossings
A short scramble near the end to reach the waterfall
Group breaks along the way, this isn't a race, we finish together
A stunning 40-foot waterfall as the reward
What to Bring
At least 2 liters of water
Sturdy hiking shoes with good traction
Sun protection (hat + sunscreen)
Camera and a positive attitude 📸
Logistics
📅 Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
⏰ Start Time: 6:30 AM
🗺️ Meeting Point: Adams Canyon Trailhead, off East Side Drive, Layton
🅿️ Parking: Free at the trailhead — lot fills quickly on weekends, so arrive 10–15 minutes early
👥 Group Size: Capped at 6 participants
🐕 Dogs: Welcome, must be leashed
💵 Cost: Free