Please join us for a moderate/easy-paced hike on the wooded trails of Quarry Hill Park in Rochester. The route will be approximately 4 miles, and we expect to be hiking for about 2 hours. We will pause occasionally to enjoy the scenery. Most of the trails are rated easy to moderate, with overall gentle terrain and a few short, steeper sections that add mild challenge.
📍 Meeting location: Picnic shelter by the Nature Center
Date: July 11th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM (brief introductions; we’ll start hiking at 9:10)
Parking: Free parking is available in the main parling lot, near the meeting area.
Pace: The planned pace is about 20 minutes per mile. Note that pace may vary depending on weather, group size, and trail conditions. Leaders will do their best to keep the group together, though some natural spreading may occur. Trail maps will be available for anyone with concerns, and the park is well-marked.
Route: Clockwise — all three Recommended Trail Loops.
Note: Please be aware that there could be limited or no cellphone coverage. If you are unfamiliar with a park, please download a map to your phone ahead of time.
Optional: Post-hike lunch: For anyone interested, we’ll gather after the hike at: TBD (Check Discord for updates)
What to bring
Dress for the weather (layers recommended)
Wear hiking boots or supportive sneakers
Bring water and snacks as needed
Optional: lawn chairs for after hike socializing
Questions: Please feel free to post questions in the hiking group/event page on Discord
Important: All regular hikers must be RASC members. If you only plan to participate in the organized walks, then you do not need to be a RASC member or sign the waiver. If you would like to participate as a guest to try it out, please click on the guest waiver button below to digitally sign our waiver. To sign up for membership or to sign a waiver, go to https://www.rasc-mn.org/hiking.