Trail Talks with Janky Gear

Schedule

Sat Aug 16 2025 at 04:30 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Janky Gear | Rochester, MN

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Join us this summer for Trail Talks, a two-part event series designed to spark inspiration, build skills, and connect our community around the growing world of backpacking and trails in southeast Minnesota.
Part 1: Backpacking 101 Workshop (donation based)
Part 2: Intro to the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail (free to the public)
What: Intro to the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail, Part 2 of this 2-part series!
When: Part 1: August 2 at 4:30 p.m.
Part 2: August 16 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Janky Gear - 611 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906
We’re excited to host this event in partnership with Janky Gear! This event is open to everyone and especially valuable for local residents, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone interested in conservation, trail building, or regional development.
This workshop is donation-based and open to all.
Bring a friend or two and come learn all about the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail!
Funding provided by the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.
#DriftlessMN #ExploreMN #Backpacking #MNDriftlessHikingTrail #ExploreMore
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Janky Gear, 611 Broadway Avenue North ,Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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