Queer Fall Foliage Day Hike - Minnesota
October 8, 2023 — 9:00 - 12:00 pm CT
Come fall for fall colors with TVOP and Volunteer Canyon on this short day hike near Minneapolis, Minnesota on a bluffside trail! Fall in Minnesota can be spectacular, and this will be a great hike for picture taking.
Wrapped around a tiny town, the Minnesota State Park we will be visiting has several distinct segments, includes a variety of ecosystems, and has a shoreline along the Mississippi River where it becomes Lake Pepin.
Come wander through the woods with us on this 3 mile loop!
There is a $7 parking fee for folks who do not have a MN State Park Pass. If you have the pass, it is free parking!
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Frontenac area, MN
(Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Dakota, Sioux) lands)
Pets: Furry friends are welcome to come along on this adventure. Please make sure to clean up after them!
Meet: October 8, 2023
Hike: 2.9 miles, 426 ft elevation gain
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale + $7 parking fee for folks without a MN State Park Pass
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: Water, snacks, bug spray, sunscreen, hiking boots, weather-appropriate clothing, and trekking poles if desired.
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 a hike.
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who have financial barriers. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
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.
