Join the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center on Saturday, October 10, from 8–11 a.m. for our second Driftless Discovery Hike!

This month, prairie experts Cavan Mittag-McNaught of Prairie Moon Nursery and Jackson Ramsland of Jack Ramsland Home and Garden Services LLC will lead us through the Eagle Bluff prairie, sharing their knowledge of the native wildflowers and grasses that line the trail. Eagle Bluff Director Colleen Foehrenbacher will also join us to share more about the work that goes into keeping the prairie native, healthy, and free of invasive species.

This section of trail is one of the newest additions to the growing Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail system—and this will be our first guided hike on the section! Come celebrate the growing trail system, learn more about the unique prairie landscape, and enjoy a beautiful fall morning on the trail.

Hikers will walk approximately 4.5 miles on moderately graded trail.

Spots are limited and registration is required. To register, email director@mndriftlesshikingtrail.org to request a spot. You may register yourself and others; if registering additional hikers, please include their names in your email.

We hope you’ll join us!

A big thank you to our title sponsor for the Driftless Discovery fall hike series - Aefintyr! We’re grateful for their support.

The Bluff Country Hiking Club and Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Lost Creek Hiking Trail on Saturday October 31 from 9 a.m to noon with a special fall hiking event starting at Jordan Town Hall. The event will celebrate the trail’s history, the people who have helped make it possible, and the landowners whose generosity continues to support public trail access.

Jordan Townhall: 18380 County 102, Chatfield, Minnesota 55923

The event will feature a self-guided fall hike beginning at Jordan Town Hall. Hikers will travel to the western terminus of the trail and hike 1.5 miles to the Bailey Loop, followed by an optional hike a mile loop to complete a total of four miles of hiking by the time they return to the trailhead. In the spirit of Halloween, participants can expect to encounter skeletons and other Halloween-themed surprises along the route.

A selection of grab-and-go breakfast foods and drinks will be available for participants to enjoy before or after their hike.

The event is free and open to the public. Participants are welcome to stop by anytime between 9 a.m. and noon to hike and enjoy the refreshments.

Date: Saturday November 7

Time: 8 - 11 am

Location: Beaver Creek State Park, Caledonia MN

This month, join Driftless Area Naturalist, Sara Holger, on a hike into the past! We'll explore some of the hidden natural history and long-lost human stories of the area. This will be an inter-active hike, stopping at various locations to share fun facts and stories. Bring a water bottle and a walking stick!

Hikers will walk approximately 3-4 miles on moderately graded trail.

Spots are limited and registration is required. To register, email director@mndriftlesshikingtrail.org to request a spot. You may register yourself and others; if registering additional hikers, please include their names in your email.

We love to talk about the mission to build this trail and are happy to speak in person or virtually to groups large and small.