Enjoy a spring hike on this popular segment. Hike 6.0 miles in a clockwise loop around the Holy Hill Shrine with fantastic views of the church from various viewpoints. The hike includes a side trip on a spur trail to the Erratic Hill viewpoint, which will include views of a huge erratic and the City […]

This hike offers both dense, dark woods and open, moonlit fields. A great mix between both experiences as we hike along the gathering darkness. The hike is 4.4 miles round trip, including a return to the Kames Loop Trail. Along the kettle ponds, huge maples and open fields, we get a close view of one […]

We will be putting the final touches on our National Trails Day plans. We will also discuss trail building projects in the summer & fall. We will meet at the Basilica at Holy Hill. The Monastery click here for driving directions is located on the grounds of Holy Hill, just north of the main church/shrine. Park near the shrine […]

This is our last meeting of the Spring season. Upcoming workdays and picnic planning will be the highlights. We will meet at the Basilica at Holy Hill. The Monastery is located on the grounds of Holy Hill, just north of the main church/shrine. Park near the shrine and walk uphill along the driveway to the left of the […]

This year we are combining our National Trails Day event with the Friends of Pike Lake and their annual Discovery Day. Fun activities for the whole family include guided hikes of various lengths. Longer hikes are rated moderate due to hills and distance. We will meet at the beach area within the Pike Lake State […]

We’ll take advantage of the warmer weather and longer evenings to assist our Segment Leaders with maintaining their segments. We will begin work at 5:00 pm and continue until the project is complete ... or it gets too dark! Work is available for volunteers of all ages and abilities. Tools are provided. Safety, fun, & building […]

Enjoy the longest day of sunlight of the year by joining us for this hike, featuring twilight views of rolling hills, deep kettles, open farm fields, and Pike Lake. Hike 5.4 miles one-way. From the DNR's parking lot at the beach click here for directions, we will car pool to the DNR's parking lot on Shannon […]

We’ll take advantage of the warmer weather and longer evenings to assist our Segment Leaders with maintaining their segments. We will begin work at 5:00 pm and continue until the project is complete ... or it gets too dark! Work is available for volunteers of all ages and abilities. Tools are provided. Safety, fun, & building […]

We’ll take advantage of the warmer weather and longer evenings to assist our Segment Leaders with maintaining their segments. We will begin work at 5:00 pm and continue until the project is complete ... or it gets too dark! Work is available for volunteers of all ages and abilities. Tools are provided. Safety, fun, & building […]

We’ll take advantage of the warmer weather and longer evenings to assist our Segment Leaders with maintaining their segments. We will begin work at 5:00 pm and continue until the project is complete ... or it gets too dark! Work is available for volunteers of all ages and abilities. Tools are provided. Safety, fun, & building […]