Hike + Picnic at William O'Brien State Park

We'll start off with introductions and an icebreaker and then head out for a 2-3 mile hike on level terrain. The hike goes along the St Croix River and loops back with views of Lake Alice. There is a nice place along the hike where we'll stop and find a spot to sit and meditate for about 5-10 minutes. After the hike we'll have lunch (bring your own) at either a picnic shelter (depending on availability/preferences) or the beach. You may want to bring a blanket or something to sit on.

William O'brien State Park: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00283#homepage

Meeting Spot:

Meeting Spot:
Walter F. Mondale Day Use Area (specifically near 'Shelter 2' on this map: https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/state_parks/spk00283_summer.pdf)

Sample Plan:

10:30 meet

10:40 -11:40 hike

11:40-12:15 lunch

Other info:

You will need a State Park Pass on your car for this event. Will be setting up a rideshare for people to coordinate as the event grows closer.

Cell phone coverage in the park is limited, which can make it challenging to communicate or use maps for directions home.

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Scandia, Meetups in Scandia.