About this Event
Who: 52 Hike Challengers + Friends/Family
What: 52 Hike Challenge - MN Chapter | *NEW* October Sunday Slowdown
🌿 Join our 52 Hike Challenge crew for a *NEW* group hike experience as we slow things down and embrace what nature and the trails have to offer. Take this opportunity to RELAX and just BE.
When: Sunday, October 25, 10am - 12:30pm
Where: Richardson Nature Center at Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington, MN
Trail details & ability level: We will hike 3-4 miles, in a figure-8 style route, with our "rest and reset" in the middle. On our Slowdown hikes, we will be walking at a slower pace as we try to more mindfully observe our surroundings as we go. As a result, this is a great experience for hikers who prefer a slower pace, are recoverying from injury, or are just returning to hiking. Once we get to our destination, we will take a 20-30 minute mindfulness break. Take this opportunity to relax and unwind however you choose. Options include: journaling, yoga, prayer, deep breathing, etc. After our break, we will return to the trailhead.
We will be mindful of weather conditions before this hike, to ensure everyone's safety.
This includes temperature, rain/storms, and any elemental conditions as they present themselves. If there is a cancellation necessary, we will try to do so within 24hrs of the day of the hike.
What to bring: Weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and consider boots or supportive footwear, watch weather in case you need a raincoat, a daypack or similar with water, personal needs, bug spray, your Hiking 10 essentials, and a positive attitude! For our Slowdown hikes, you are encouraged to bring anything you might need for our mindfulness break, like a blanket, yoga mat, or journal. Please be sure you can comfortably carry whatever you choose to bring.
Due to a larger group setting, no dogs or pets unless they are working/service animals.
Parking/Admission: Parking and admission is FREE!
Meet at the large information kiosk on the sidewalk near the parking lot. Restrooms and water are available here as well.
Use the Google Map Coordinates and the photo of the parking lot for accurate directions!
Google Maps Coordinates: 44.8430012,-93.3732214,17
Please fill out the 52 Hike Challenge Liability Waiver upon registration and before the start of our group hike: https://app.waiverforever.com/pending/r5MfcL8UXT1457541699
For more info on this hike: Visit https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/richardson-nature-center
Please DO join our waitlist if we've met capacity; we will work to honor this if cancellations are received!
Please note: this hike is dependent on Emily being medically cleared to resume hiking. That will be determined on or before Thursday, October 22nd.
Contact Information:
Contact Melissa via @52HikeChallenge_MN on Instagram OR you can connect Melissa or Emily via our @52HikeChallenge_MN Chapter on Facebook with any questions!
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DISCLAIMER: By attending this event or any event hosted by 52 Hike Challenge you are releasing liability and confirming that you understand hiking, backpacking, running, trail running etc. are inherently dangerous activities.
52 Hike Challenge, volunteers, leaders, sponsors and their associates do not take responsibility for any harm, bodily injury, accidents and or damage to personal property. Please prepare accordingly. With RSVP, all attendees consent to receiving email communications, and being photographed & recorded on video for marketing purposes.
Event venue & nearby stays
Richardson Nature Center, 8737 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington, United States
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