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2025
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July | |||
| Thursday July 31, 2025 |  | Charlie Brown Memorial Ride Browns Creek-Gateway Meet at 9:15, Ride at 9:45, appx 21 miles Meet at the Brown’s Creek Trailhead 401 Laurel St E, Stillwater Picnic lunch after the ride at Pioneer Park 515 N. 2nd St. Stillwater Bring your own chair, food and beverage | Jerry/Maril Barnard |
August | |||
| Friday August 1, 2025 |  | Stillwater Trolley Ride and Afternoon Tea at the Lowell Inn Meet at 10:30 in the parking lot 400 East Nelson Street, Stillwater Narrated trolley tour of Stillwater, Followed with Afternoon Tea at the Lowell Inn Reservations are required No reservations taken after Wednesday, July 23 | Kyle McClintick Karen Holmquist |
| Thursday August 7, 2025 |  | Grey Cloud Island Ride From DNR landing South St Paul Meet at 9:00, Ride at 9:30, 20-25 miles Meet at DNR Boat Landing under Wakota Bridge On Verderosa Avenue under the 494 bridge Bring a snack for on the ride, and a picnic lunch and chair for after the ride | Karen Clarke |
| Saturday August 9, 2025 |  | Luce Line Trail Ride and Pot Luck Picnic Bikers - arrive by 10:00, ride at 10:30 Social & Picnic — arrive 12:30 11708 200th Street, Silver Lake, MN Potluck Picnic starts at 1:30 Host provided: plates, napkins, silverware, glasses, etc. No hamburgers this year Donation: $2.00 Please bring a pot luck contribution, beverage and chair | Please RSVP by email or phone: Charlotte Navratil and friends |
| Wednesday August 13, 2025 |  | What's Cookin' ULLR Summer Picnic Brookview Park, 100 Brookview Parkway N Golden Valley (Bldg #200) Pavilion reserved from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Diner, including non-alcoholic beverage, costs 10.00 Cash or check only Dinner served at 6:00 pm ULLR Foundation raffle after dinner Raising money for adaptive equipment | The ULLR Board |
| Thursday August 14, 2025 |  | Scandia/Marine on St Croix Country Lakes Ride & PotLuck Meet at 9:30, Ride at 10:00, appx 18 miles Meet at the Scandia Community Center 14727 209th St North, Scandia MN Potluck lunch after the ride Sloppy Joes provided Please bring something to share and $2 for drinks |
Jared/Melinda Hoke
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| Thursday August 21, 2025 |  | Hastings to Shaar's Bluff Ride Meet at 10:15, Ride at 10:30, Appx 21 miles Meet in Levee Park parking lot Near the American Legion Post 47 50 Siblet Street, Hastings Optional picnic lunch after the ride at Levee Park Bring your own chair, food, and beverage | RSVP: Rick Huber |
| Sunday August 24, 2025 |  | Appetizers on the Minneapolis Water Taxis Arrive on Boom Island at 12:30 pm 724 Sibley St. N.E. Minneapolis Sharing appetizers and beverages while cruising the Mississippi River from 1 - 2 pm Limit of 12 People. | RSVP: Kyle McClintick Barb Kolbe |
| Tuesday - Thursday: August 26-28, 2025 |  | Lanesboro Bike & Golf Trip Stay at Green Gables Inn 303 Sheridan Street West, Lanesboro Activity options: Biking - 10, 20, 30 or more miles, Golfing, Four Daughters Winery, Theater - Commonweal Theatre This year the sign-up deadline is July 7, 2025 | Patty Fitzgerald Lois Drontle |
September | |||
| Wednesday September 3, 2025 |  | Amazon Fulfillment Center Private Group Walking Tour Meet at the Amazon Fulfillment Center 2601 4th Avenue East, Shakopee Arrive in building no later than 10:15 am Tour lasts 60-90 minutes total time Lunch after at Dangerfields 1583 1st Avenue East, Shakopee RSVP NO LATER THAN AUGUST 22 Include “Yes” or “No” about lunch | Nancy Sand |
| Thursday September 4, 2025 |  | Mississippi River to Harriet Island Ride Meet at 9:30, Ride at 9:45, appx 19 miles Meet at Wabun Park 4655 46th Ave S, Minneapolis Bring lunch and a beverage for after the ride | RSVP: Ray Boll |
| Monday September 8, 2025 |
Lake Normandale-Bloomington |
Linda Heintz | |
| Tuesday September 9, 2025 |  | Elm Creek Park Ride & Pot Luck Picnic Meet at 10:00 am, Ride 10:15, appx 20 - 24 miles Meet at Hal & Gail West’s 921 W River Pkwy, Champlin Arrive 12:00 pm or after for picnic and social gathering Everybody welcome! Pot Luck Picnic: 1:00 pm Provided: pulled pork & buns, tableware, water Please bring a dish to share, preferred beverage, and a chair Donation: $2.00 We’ll have the pot luck picnic, rain or shine! | Please RSVP by email or phone Hal & Gail West |
| Thursday September 11, 2025 |  | Luce Line,Theo Wirth Points West Ride Meet at 9:15, Ride at 9:30, appx 20 miles Park at Theodore Wirth Trailhead 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis Walkers welcome to enjoy the trails while the bikers are riding. Lunch after the ride, approximately 12:30 at Mill Valley Cafe, a new cafe at the trailhead | Dan Regan |
| Friday September 12, 2025 |
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Caponi Park-Eagan Hike Meet at 10:00, Walk at 10:15 Walk through the art park with possible short hike in the park next door Lunch after at Granite City 3330 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan |
Linda Heintz |
| Thursday September 18, 2025 |  | North St Paul/Gateway Trail Ride Meet at 9:15, Ride at 9:30, appx 15 miles Meet at the North St. Paul Municipal Parking Lot Corner of 7th Ave East and Margaret Street Lunch after at Neumann’s Bar and Grill The oldest operating bar in Minnesota 2531 7th Ave East, North St Paul | Jared/Melinda Hoke |
| Wednesday September 24, 2025 |
Central Park-Roseville Hike | Jan Swanberg
Barb Kolbe |
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| Thursday September 25, 2025 |  | Bloomington Overlook Drive Ride Meet at 9:30, Rike at 10, appx 23 miles Meet in the strip mall parking lot by Jerry’s Foods 9625 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden Prairie Lunch after the ride at My Burger 9258 Hennepin Town Rd, Eden Prairie | John Vogt |
| Tuesday - Thursday: Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2025 |  | Racoon River Valley Ride Iowa High Trestle Trail Ride A Great New Ride in Iowa On the Raccoon River Valley Trail System Inducted into the Rails to Trails Hall of Fame in 2021. Arrange accomidations yourself A block of rooms is being held For 2 nights at The Hotel Pattee Many details on the attached flyer, and more infor coming later in the season. | Jared/Melinda Hoke |
October | |||
| Saturday October 4, 2025 |
Oktoberfest-State Fair Grounds |
Karen Holmquist |
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| Monday October 6, 2025 |
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Rice Marsh Lake-Chanhassen Hike Meet at 10:15, Hike at 10:30, appx 3.5 miles Meet at St Hubert School/Church 8201 Main St, Chanhassen (park in a small lot just south of the school building) Lunch after the hike at Brindisi’s Pub 501 West 78th St, Chanhassen HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY ON MONDAY! |
Patty Fitzgerald John Stiefel |
| Wednesday October 8, 2025 |  | ULLR General Meeting Joseph’s Grill 140 South Wabasha Street, St. Paul Arrive at 11:00 am Lunch Buffet $25 per person at the door-cash or check only Includes facilities, meal, beverage, tax and gratuity Free lot parking ULLR Matters Speaker: Tomy O’Brien, “Travel and Photography” |
RSVP: Linda Heintz |
| Thursday October 9, 2025 | TBD - Last ride of the season | ||
| Friday October 10, 2025 |
Patrick Eagan Park Hike | Linda Heintz |
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| Wednesday October 15, 2025 |
French Regional Park Hike | Jan Swanberg Barb Kolbe |
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| Monday - Tuesday October 20 - 21, 2025 |  | Leaf Peeping on the Rail Unique rail bike trip through the senic Iowa countryside Light picnic stop at Rose’s Landing, overlooking the Des Moines River. Overnight stay at the Cobblestone Inn, Boone, Iowa Tuesday hike at Ledges State Park, on perhaps the most scenic loop trail in Iowa LIMIT: 20 people Signup deadline: August 13, 2025 | RSVP: Karen Holmquist Kyle McClintick |
| Thursday October 23, 2025 |
9 Mile Creek-Bloomington Hike | Patty Fitzgerald John Stiefel |
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| Monday October 27, 2025 |
Lake Maria-Monticello Hike | Nancy Sand |
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November | |||
| Monday November 3, 2025 | St. Croix Bluff-Hastings Hike | Nancy Sand | |
| Friday November 7, 2025 | Richardson Nature Center Hike | Sharon Marini | |
| Monday November 10, 2025 | Como Lake/Conservatory Hike | Kyle McClintick Karen Holmquist | |
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Thursday November 13, 2025 | ULLR General Meeting Joseph’s Grill 140 South Wabasha Street, St. Paul Arrive at 11:00 am Lunch Buffet $25 per person at the door-cash or check only Includes facilities, meal, beverage, tax and gratuity Free lot parking ULLR Matters Speaker: Tom Warth, “Founder of Books for Africa” |
RSVP: Linda Heintz | |
| Wednesday November 19, 2025 | Schultz Lake-Eagan Hike | Nancy Navis | |
Deember | |||
| Monday December 8, 2025 | Mall of America Walk | Kyle McClintick | |
| Wednesday December 10, 2025 | ULLR General Meeting Aquilla Commons Arrive at 1:00 pm 8200 W. 33rd Street, St. Louis Park Holiday Social |
RSVP: Linda Heintz | |
| Wednesday December 17, 2025 | Ski Buck Hill | No Host | |
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2026
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January | |||
| Thursday Januart 8, 2026 | ULLR General Meeting Aquilla Commons Arrive at 1:00 pm 8200 W. 33rd Street, St. Louis Park Tacky Party, Karen Holmquist |
RSVP: Linda Heintz | |
| Monday January 12, 2026 | Mall of America Walk | Kyle McClintick | |
| Wednesday January 14, 2026 | Ski Trollhaugen | Maril Barnard | |
| Friday January 23, 2026 | Snowshoe Cleary Lake Park Golf Course | Nancy Sand | |
| Wednesday January 28, 2026 | Ski Buck Hills | No Host | |
February | |||
| Wednesday February 4, 2026 | Dan Regan | ||
| Wednesday February 11, 2026 | Ski Trollhaugen with Yodelers | Maril Barnard | |
| Thursday February 12, 2026 | ULLR General Meeting Aquilla Commons Arrive at 1:00 pm 8200 W. 33rd Street, St. Louis Park Valentine Party |
RSVP: Linda Heintz | |
| Thursday February 19, 2026 | Ski Hyland Hill | No Host | |
| Monday-Wednesday February 23-25, 2026 | Ski Giant’s Ridge | Nancy Sand | |
March | |||
| Tuesday March 3, 2026 | Ski Welch | No Host | |
| Monday March 9, 2026 | Ski Buck Hill | No Host | |
| Thursday March 12, 2026 | ULLR General Meeting Joseph’s Grill 140 South Wabasha Street, St. Paul Arrive at 11:00 am Lunch Buffet $25 per person at the door-cash or check only Includes facilities, meal, beverage, tax and gratuity Free lot parking ULLR Matters Speaker: David Jones, “The Lincoln Assassination” |
RSVP: Linda Heintz | |
| Monday March 16, 2026 | Dan Regan | ||
April | |||
| Wednesday April 1, 2026 | Lake Harriet Hike | Linda Heintz | |
| Thursday April 9, 2026 | ULLR General Meeting Joseph’s Grill 140 South Wabasha Street, St. Paul Arrive at 11:00 am Lunch Buffet $25 per person at the door-cash or check only Includes facilities, meal, beverage, tax and gratuity Free lot parking ULLR Matters Speaker: Gary Hanson, “Old Masters” |
RSVP: Linda Heintz | |
| Monday April 13, 2026 | Centennial Lakes Hike | Linda Heintz Kyle McClintick | |
| Monday April 20, 2026 | Crosby Farms Hike | Nancy Sand | |
| Thursday April 30, 2026 | Cedar Avenue Hike | Linda Heintz | |
May | |||
| Thursday May 7, 2026 | ULLR General Meeting Joseph’s Grill 140 South Wabasha Street, St. Paul Arrive at 11:00 am Lunch Buffet $25 per person at the door-cash or check only Includes facilities, meal, beverage, tax and gratuity Free lot parking Spring Social |
RSVP: Linda Heintz | |