Name: Fall Photo Hike
Start: 2025-10-04T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-04T11:00:00-05:00
Location: 2501 86th St E, Bloomington, MN 55425

Early October is a great time for fall color, fall flower, and wildlife photography. The Bass Ponds offers opportunities for all three (although you need to have a little bit of luck for the wildlife)! Participants will explore the trails to experience the fall colors, capturing the beauty of nature on their own cameras with the expertise of Don Tredinnick of Frozen Hiker Photography. This program is intended for those interested in learning about photography. No experience needed. Registration is optional.
Registration optional here: https://signup.com/go/nLtZNZu
Optional registration allows us to prepare supplies and materials for the program, send reminders, and allows us to contact you in the event of inclement weather!
Meet us at the Upper Trailhead at Bass Ponds.
2501 86th St E, Bloomington, MN 55425
This program is entirely outdoors. We will walk a total distance of 1-2 miles. This activity is easy-active, taking time with what we see and capture, with plenty of stops along the way.
Comfortable clothing to be outdoors is recommending, including boots in case of rain for muddy trails. Bug spray and sunscreen are also recommended. If you have one, you can bring your own camera to test out new tips and tricks.
Accessibility at Bass Ponds: Restrooms are located at the lower trailhead, a short 0.3 mile, but steep, downhill walk on paved road from the parking lot. Persons who cannot travel the steep hill from the upper to the lower trailhead on foot may receive a gate code to drive down to the lower lot. Please call (952) 854-5900 for the gate code. There are no water fountains at this location. Trails are natural surface, mostly flat. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter) and may not always be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. There are two benches along the trail near the fishing piers.
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 [email protected].
Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (952) 854-5900 (press 1 to reach Visitor Services).