# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Intro to Hiking: Wilkie
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 02:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Just because it's cold doesn't mean the outdoors can't be enjoyed! Come out for a hike with refuge staff and volunteers as they lead you down snowy paths to see the winter wonderland of Minnesota Valley. Snowshoes will be provided if suitable snow conditions are met.
This program is intended for all ages as an introduction to hiking and refuge trails. No experience necessary - we're here to show you the ropes! Registration optional. For information on trail conditions, please read the accessibility section.

Meet us at the kiosk. 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 outdoor activity. We hope to reach 2-2.5 miles in 1.5 hours. This will be guided by refuge staff and volunteers. Frequent breaks will occur. Please wear winter clothing as this program is fully outdoors (coat, pants, boots, mittens, hat, etc). Consider dressing in layers. A full water bottle is recommended.

There are no restrooms or water located at this trailhead. The Minnesota Valley State Trail is a paved flat route, and the Blue Lake Trail is natural surface and mostly flat. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter). Paths may not always be suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. There are no benches or rest areas along the route. The trailhead is <0.1 miles from the parking area.

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 oscar_hernandez@fws.gov.

Questions? Contact MinnesotaValley@fws.gov or call (952) 854-5900.

Photo courtesy of Melisa Rodriguez
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shakopee/intro-to-hiking-wilkie/200029260435537
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Shakopee
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 7701 County Road 101 E, Shakopee, MN 55379, United States
- **lat**: 44.79522
- **long**: -93.42021
- **full address**: 7701 County Road 101 E, Shakopee, MN 55379, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Intro to Hiking: Wilkie being held?
  - **A:** Intro to Hiking: Wilkie takes place on Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 02:30 pm at 7701 County Road 101 E, Shakopee, MN 55379, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Intro to Hiking: Wilkie?
  - **A:** Intro to Hiking: Wilkie is organized by Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

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