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 these trails in the winter. If conditions are met, snowshoes will be available. If you want to give snowshoes a try but aren't comfortable using them, we will be putting on Nature Novice: Snowshoe Programming that walks participants through the basics of snowshoeing. Please refer to our website to learn more about Nature Novice. Registration required.
Date and Time: Sunday, February 23rd from 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Mazomani Trailhead - 3801 145th St W, Shakopee, MN 55379
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 at the Mazomani Trailhead Kiosk.
What to Bring: Good winter walking boots, water, and appropriate winter gear. 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: Restrooms and drinking water will not be available. The trails are not plowed, so be prepared to walk in snow if it is present. There is a parking lot.
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.
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Mazomani Trailhead
3801 145th St WShakopee,55379MN