Intro to Hiking: Bloomington Ferry, 13 September | Event in Bloomington | AllEvents

Intro to Hiking: Bloomington Ferry

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

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Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 01:00 pm

1.5 hours

11255 Bloomington Ferry Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438

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Date & Location

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm (CDT)

11255 Bloomington Ferry Rd, MN 55438

11255 Bloomington Ferry Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55438-2418, United States, Bloomington

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Intro to Hiking: Bloomington Ferry
Believe it or not, the fall is often the perfect time of year to hike! With a chill breeze, bird migration, and gorgeous colors, our Intro to Hiking program makes for a prime excuse to get outside and enjoy the autumn season!

With the guidance of refuge staff and volunteers, you will be walking about 2 miles on a trail in the refuge system. This program is for all ages and more information on the trails can be found in the Accessibility section.

Registration optional here: https://signup.com/go/gPPrWjW
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!

This is an easy to moderate active program. We will be walking a total of 2 miles and will be taking routine breaks. For more information on elevation and trail pavement type, please see the Accessibility section.

We recommend wearing close-toed shoes, long pants, and weather appropriate layers. Please bring sunscreen, bug spray, and a full water bottle.

There are no restrooms or water fountains at this location. There are no dedicated handicap parking spots. Bloomington Ferry and River Bottoms trails are natural surface, mostly flat, with entries to trails moderately sloped. Minnesota Valley State Trail is handicap accessible, paved and mostly flat, with access via a pedestrian bridge. 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 no benches in the area. Kiosk is a <0.1 mile distance from the parking lot.

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 b3NjYXJfaGVybmFuZGV6IHwgZndzICEgZ292.

Questions? Contact TWlubmVzb3RhVmFsbGV5IHwgZndzICEgZ292 or call (952) 854-5900 (press 1 to reach Visitor Services).


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Intro to Hiking: Bloomington Ferry, 13 September | Event in Bloomington | AllEvents
Intro to Hiking: Bloomington Ferry
Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 01:00 pm