Minnesota 52 Hike Challenge - Sept Group Hike & Fall Park Cleanup!

• Who: 52 Hike Challengers + Friends/Family

• What: September 52 Hike Challenge - MN Chapter | Group Hike & Park Cleanup!

🌿In honoring our commitment to being good stewards to the outdoor spaces we love, the 52 Hike Challenge MN Chapter will be sponsoring a fall park cleanup on behalf of Three Rivers Park District!🌿

• Our stellar sponsors at Keep Nature Wild have also donated cleanup supplies toward our collaborative cause and efforts!

• When: Saturday, September 27 @ 10:00am to 1:00pm
• Where: Bush Lake Park, Bloomington, MN

• Trail details & ability level: Approximately 4.5-5.5 miles of trails. There are two varying trails routes around the park in which two groups will conquer in hiking and cleanup efforts, taking approximately 2.5hrs to complete.
• HOWEVER, with a park cleanup, varying hiking paces and stops depending on what we find, and terrain, this may take longer, and we will pace ourselves to accommodate the possibility of varying trail conditions. (why we gave a larger window of time for this event)

• 🌿We will be split into TWO groups to complete this cleanup, and cover as much ground as we can. This is why the mileage shared varies, depending on which group you are in.Being able to hike at/around 2.5mph would be good for joining this hike.
• 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 (layers are best!), sunglasses, consider boots or supportive footwear, as generally spring time can mean muddy trails, watch weather in case you need a raincoat, a daypack or similar with water, personal needs, the Hiking 10 essentials, bring snacks or a small lunch in your pack, and a positive attitude!
• Due to a larger group setting, no dogs or pets unless they are working/service animals.

• 🌿WE WILL be providing you with cleanup supplies such as trash bags, gloves, and more - Our STELLAR Partners - Keep Nature Wild have donated cleanup supplies to support our efforts!

• Parking: Parking and admission is FREE!Meet in the Bush Park Reserve Parking Lot - off of W Bush Lake Road (see image attached)The parking lot is in located close to the trailheads that we will be covering
• - Use the Google Map Coordinates to the parking lot for accurate directions!Google Maps Coordinates: 44.831874, -93.382230

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: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/minnesota/bush-and-hyland-lake-via-hyland-lake-reserve-outer-loop?sh=xbzsgp&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_viralityn-lake--2?sh=xbzsgp

Please DO join our waitlist if we've met capacity; we will work to honor this if cancellations are received.Contact Information:Contact Melissa or Megan @52HikeChallenge_MN on Instagram OR you can connect with us via our @52HikeChallenge_MN Chapter on Facebook with any questions!

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