Intro to Hiking: Chaska Lake

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

Date and Time: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 5:30-7:00 pm

Location: Carver Riverside Park - 300 E Main St, Carver, MN 55315

Registration Information: 10 walk in spots available and 15 spots open for voluntary registration through Signup.com.

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

Meet Us: Meet us at the refuge kiosk near the boat launch at Riverside Park in Carver.

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: No restrooms or water available at trailhead. This trail is mostly flat, and we will walk up to 3.5 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
Carver Riverside Park

Address

300 E Main StCarver,55315MN

Event category

Outdoor Activity
Age range
All ages
Recreational activities