Beginner Hiking Series: Summer Solstice Hike at Bass Ponds

With Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge covering over 14,000 acres, there are more than 45 miles of trails to discover! Join us on our beginner hiker series as we explore the trails together. No prior experience needed and no special equipment required.

Date and Time: Thursday, June 20th from 5:30pm -7:00 pm

Location: Bass Ponds - 2501 86th St. E, Bloomington, MN 55425

Registration Information: 10 walk in spots available and 15 spots open for voluntary registration through Linktree Select the program to be taken to the sign up.

Activity Level: Medium-active, we will walk a good walking pace and make some stops.

Meet Us: Meet at the upper Bass Ponds trailhead near the parking lot. Please consider carpooling with others in your party due to limited parking.

What to Bring: Good walking shoes, water, and bug spray/sunscreen if you have it. Monitor weather forecast and be prepared for the temperature and precipitation. A cancellation notice will be sent via email to registered participants in the event of severe weather. If you are not registered, please monitor our website, SignUp, or MeetUp page.

Accessibility: This walk takes place on slightly sloped ground on natural surface paths. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may not be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. We will walk about 1.5 miles

Program Leader: This program is led by refuge staff.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at oscar_hernandez@fws.gov.

Event date and time
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Event location name
Bass Ponds

Address

2501 86th St. E, Bloomington, MN 55425Bloomington,55425MN

Event category

Outdoor Activity
Age range
All ages
Recreational activities