We invite you to our monthly "Hike the Canal" outings. On the
third Sunday of each month (excluding October and December) we hike the Canal in
segments. This is one way that allows a person to get familiar with
various parts of the Canal and with a group of people instead of by ones
self. You need not be a member of the Friends of the Hennepin Canal to
join in the walk, so it would be our pleasure to have you join us. And as
always - dress weather appropriate.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
"Cottonwood"
This month’s hike will
be from Bridge 52 to Bridge 50 on the feeder canal. We will meet at Bridge
50 on the northwest side at 1:30 pm, where we will be shuttled to Bridge 52 to
begin our hike. Directions to Bridge 50 are to take Route 40 north
off of Route 6 (or I80) to Route 172. Then west on Route 172 to where it
crosses the
Feeder
Canal
.
Map of Directions
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This
portion of the “Hike the Hennepin” is 4.1
miles in length and it has been
named the “Cottonwood”.
All hikes are "hike at your own pace".
Please
consider bring drinking water for the hot summer months.
Schedule of Hikes for 2009:
|
Date
|
Hike route |
Where to meet/park |
Hike Name |
Length
of hike
|
| Jan 18 |
Lock 17 to Lock 21 |
Lock 21 (lift bridge) |
Kingfisher |
3.2 miles |
| Feb 15 |
Lock 33 (Mississippi River) to Lock 30 |
Lock 30 (Steel Dam - Milan)
Annual Eagle Walk |
Bald Eagle |
4.6 miles |
| Mar 15 |
Bridge 41 to Lock 25 |
Lock 25 |
Red Fox |
4.5 miles |
| Apr 19 |
Bridge 28 to Bridge 23 |
Bridge 23 (Rt 78) |
Muskrat |
5.0 miles |
| May 17 |
Bridge 62 to Lock 22 |
Lock 22 |
Red Winged Blackbird |
4.9 miles |
| June 14 |
Bridge 41 to Lock 29 |
Lock 29 |
Woodchuck |
3.7 miles |
| July 19 |
Lock 17 to Lock 11 |
Lock 11 (goat farm) |
Wood Duck |
3.2 miles |
| Aug 16 |
Bridge 59 to Bridge 56 |
Bridge 56 (Rt 92) |
Red Tail Hawk |
3.8 miles |
| Sept 20 |
Lock 6 to Lock 2 |
Lock 3 |
Great Blue Heron |
5.1 miles |
| Oct 18 |
Bridge 15 to Bridge 17A |
Bridge 15 |
Watersnake |
4.8 miles |
| Nov 15 |
Bridge 52 to Bridge 50 |
Bridge 50 (Rt 172) |
Cottonwood |
4.1 miles |
| Dec |
|
No Hike -
Happy
Holidays! |
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The weather is always a factor - so dress appropriately.
In the summer, bringing water is recommended.
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