# Winter Walks at Woodland Trails Regional Park (Elk River)

> Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Mon, Nov 9 (+2 more dates) · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Where: Woodland Trails Regional Park, 20135 Elk Lake Road NW, Elk River, MN 55330
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Walks are free and no registration is required
- Organizer: City of Elk River
- Official page: https://www.elkrivermn.gov/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A free monthly moonlit group walk at Woodland Trails Regional Park in Elk River on the second Monday evening of each month. Walkers meet in the parking lot at 6 p.m. and spend an hour on the groomed trails in the dark, guided by moonlight and watching for wildlife. The city suggests bringing a flashlight for emergency use only, dressing for the weather and wearing winter walking shoes or boots. No registration required.

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