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PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, TWO DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (NOV 11)

Join us for a Backcountry Women Adventure Women hike on Willow and Dogwood Trails. We will explore this beautiful area on the Willow and Dogwood trails, and part of the Lake Minnewasta loop. The trail follows the shoreline of Lake Minnewasta, and crosses Dead Horse creek, with enough views and ups and downs to keep the trail interesting! Note we will not complete the Minnewasta Lake loop due to road walking.

Event Leaders: Lara Stregger Click for more information! 

Arrival Time: Arrive by 9:00 AM. We will begin the hike no later than 9:30 AM. The time arranged allows for you to attend to personal needs such as organizing your gear and for leaders to share information with the group. 

Location: Lake Minnewasta Recreation Area. Exact meeting location will be shared with registered participants.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the ancestral lands of the Ininiw, Anishinaabe, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Metis Nation. Our organization, Backcountry Women, is based on Treaty No. 1 Territory, and we appreciate that this event takes place on Treaty No. 1 Territory. 

Overall Difficulty Rating: due to the factors mentioned below, this activity is rated a 3/5. This rating is subject to change based on prevailing conditions at the time of the activity, including but not limited to weather.

Activity Category: Adventure Women hike - click for more info.
Duration/Distance: approximately 8 km
Experience: This event is open to participants with an average level of fitness who have some hiking experience. You must have the ability to walk with the group at a moderate pace for the duration of the activity and come to the activity with appropriate footwear, gear and outerwear.

Terrain: Packed dirt trail, with smaller, but steep inclines. May be slippery if icy or if there are wet leaves, traction aids such as shoe grippers and/or poles required for safety. 

Pace: Moderate with shorter breakers for snacks and water as needed. 

Please keep dogs at home.

Further details will be provided to registered participants. Participants are responsible for having a valid e-mail address, communicating with the event organizer regarding any changes in attendance, and for checking e-mail prior to an event.

Registering for this event secures you a spot and fees are non-refundable and no credits will be issued, unless under exceptional circumstances. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.