Opt Outside Fall Minneapolis Hike - Minnesota
Opt Outside Fall Minneapolis Hike - Minnesota
November 29, 2024 — 10:00am-2:00pm CT
Last day to register: November 27th, 2024
Join TVOP volunteer Canyon on the official national Opt Outside day for a 5 mile fall hike at a regional park about 30 minutes south of the Minneapolis/St Paul area. This loop hike is a popular trail for birding and hiking, and we will be hiking together in a group with no one left behind. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
This event is for ages 15+ and intended for the LGBTQ+ community. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Minneapolis/St Paul area (Očhéthi Šakówiŋ Wahpekute land)
Parking: Parking lot Pets: Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Meet: November 29, 2024
Hike: 4.9miles, 278 ft elevation gain
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: Water, snacks, layers.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in this event.
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Of course you can always hike for free on your own! What we are offering is not just a wilderness trip, but a chance to create community. On a TVOP trip, you will meet people with shared identities, have meaningful experiences and conversations in community, have someone else plan the logistics of your adventures, and have certified Wilderness First Aiders on hand should you ever need one. All of the money we collect goes towards operating costs for our programs.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.