Join the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association to Find Your Wild!
There will be a specially marked route along a portion of Rydell National Wildlife Refuge’s paved trail system for Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00-2:00. The route is accessible for most abilities and wheel types and roughly 3 miles long.
Attendees will have two options the day of the event:
– Check in at the Visitor Center before heading out on the route at their own pace any time between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
– Meet at the Visitor Center for a guided hike with a Friends Group member starting at 11:00 am
Event Details:
Event #1
Date – October 11, 2025
Time – 10 am – 2 pm
Location – 17788 349th St SE, Erskine, Minnesota 56535
Enjoy fall in northwestern Minnesota with a stroll around Rydell National Wildlife Refuge’s Golden Pond and Church Lake Trails. Attendees can walk the marked route, taking in the sites and sounds of fall at their own pace. At 11 am, you can join a guided hike led by a Friends Group member for a more educational experience.
Fellowship and refreshments can be found in the Visitor Center throughout the event!
For any questions about this event, contact Larissa Fitzgerald at lafitzgerald10@gmail.com.