Today’s hiking adventure began at Spring Lake Park Reserve at the Schaar’s Bluff Trailhead.
Early morning hikes are getting a bit chilly in Minnesota, especially today, with the clouds overhead and at times light rain drizzling down. Hiking a paved trail was the way to go today.
We decided to hike the trail towards the Hastings Lock and Dam No. 2. Some of the trees are still holding onto their colorful leaves.
We found several patches with these mushrooms along the side of the trail.
The trail led us past lots of farmland.
This part of the trail was absolutely gorgeous.
Lock and Dam No. 2.
We hiked to downtown Hastings before heading back to Schaar’s Bluff.
This part of the trail has always been my favorite. Hiking between the waterways is so calming and peaceful.
A little more fall color for our hike back.
Today’s hiking adventure was 12.8 miles.
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