Discover snowshoeing this winter at the Minnesota Discovery Center with their three annual snowshoe hike events that take visitors on a guided tour of the historic Glen location. Attendees can enjoy a bonfire and hot cocoa after the hike on the MDC campus.
It’s a sweet opportunity to discover snowshoeing in a whole new way!
And if visitors want to have their own snowshoe adventure, Minnesota Discovery Center also offers snowshoe rentals for hikes on and off of the MDC campus. Or schedule your own guided snowshoe tour of the scenic paths along the Redhead MTB Park trails!
Visit the Minnesota Discovery Center event page on their official website for additional information & updates!
January Full Moon Snowshoe Hike
January 16th from 5:00PM – 8:00PM
Description: There’s something majestic about snowshoeing in the soft light of the January Full Moon ! For this snowshoe hike, we’ll embark on a 3-mile (round trip) adventure to the historic Glen Location with our trained snowshoe guides. Our guides will point out fun facts and historic artifacts along the way. After exploring, will brew some hot cocoa and roast the perfect s’more over a bonfire in front of the Thompson Homestead.
Pricing/Rentals/Trail: Admission for this hike is $18 per member and $20 per non-member. This price includes snowshoe rentals and poles (capacity for this event is 25). You can bring your own snowshoes (no discount). All participants must be 12 years of age or older, if younger than 12, a parent and/or guardian is mandatory. The snowshoe trail level for this hike is beginner (terrain) to intermediate (distance).
Pre-paid reservations are required – call 218-254-7959 today!
Visitor Information: Upon arrival on the MDC campus, follow digital navigation signs in the parking lot to the winter museum entrance in the back parking lot. It is recommended that you arrive at 4:30pm for this event to give yourself time to obtain equipment and prepare for the hike. The hike begins at 5:00pm. MDC guides and admissions staff are available to assist individuals who need instruction on how to properly wear snowshoes.
Please note that the Minnesota Discovery Center’s cold weather policy permits that we cancel/postpone hikes if the temperature is below zero, unless guides suggest otherwise. Full refunds will be issued if MDC cancels the event and/or if cancellations are made at least 24 hours in advance of the event. If events are full, ask our admissions staff to add your name to the waiting list for that event and our staff will contact you if spots become available.
February 1st Snowshoe Hike
February 1st from 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Description: There’s something majestic about snowshoeing through the snow covered historic landscapes of the Minnesota Discovery Center! For this snowshoe hike, we’ll embark on a 3-mile (round trip) adventure to the historic Glen Location with our trained snowshoe guides. Our guides will point out fun facts and historic artifacts along the way. After exploring, will brew some hot cocoa and roast the perfect s’more over a bonfire in front of the Thompson Homestead.
Pricing/Rentals/Trail: Admission for this hike is $18 per member and $20 per non-member. This price includes snowshoe rentals and poles (capacity for this event is 25). You can bring your own snowshoes (no discount). All participants must be 12 years of age or older, if younger than 12, a parent and/or guardian is mandatory. The snowshoe trail level for this hike is beginner (terrain) to intermediate (distance).
Pre-paid reservations are required – call 218-254-7959 today!
Visitor Information: Upon arrival on the MDC campus, follow digital navigation signs in the parking lot to the winter museum entrance in the back parking lot. It is recommended that you arrive at 12:30pm for this event to give yourself time to obtain equipment and prepare for the hike. MDC guides and admissions staff are available to assist individuals who need instruction on how to properly wear snowshoes.
Please note that the Minnesota Discovery Center’s cold weather policy permits that we cancel/postpone hikes if the temperature is below zero, unless guides suggest otherwise. Full refunds will be issued if MDC cancels the event and/or if cancellations are made at least 24 hours in advance of the event. If events are full, ask our admissions staff to add your name to the waiting list for that event and our staff will contact you if spots become available.
February Full Moon Snowshoe Hike
February 13th from 5:00PM to 8:00PM
Description: There’s something majestic about snowshoeing in the soft light of the February Full Moon ! For this snowshoe hike, we’ll embark on a 3-mile (round trip) adventure to the historic Glen Location with our trained snowshoe guides. Our guides will point out fun facts and historic artifacts along the way. After exploring, will brew some hot cocoa and roast the perfect s’more over a bonfire in front of the Thompson Homestead.
Pricing/Rentals/Trail: Admission for this hike is $18 per member and $20 per non-member. This price includes snowshoe rentals and poles (capacity for this event is 25). You can bring your own snowshoes (no discount). All participants must be 12 years of age or older, if younger than 12, a parent and/or guardian is mandatory. The snowshoe trail level for this hike is beginner (terrain) to intermediate (distance).
Pre-paid reservations are required – call 218-254-7959 today!
Visitor Information: Upon arrival on the MDC campus, follow digital navigation signs in the parking lot to the winter museum entrance in the back parking lot. It is recommended that you arrive at 4:30pm for this event to give yourself time to obtain equipment and prepare for the hike. MDC guides and admissions staff are available to assist individuals who need instruction on how to properly wear snowshoes.
Please note that the Minnesota Discovery Center’s cold weather policy permits that we cancel/postpone hikes if the temperature is below zero, unless guides suggest otherwise. Full refunds will be issued if MDC cancels the event and/or if cancellations are made at least 24 hours in advance of the event. If events are full, ask our admissions staff to add your name to the waiting list for that event and our staff will contact you if spots become available.
February 15th Snowshoe Hike
February 15th from 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Step into a winter wonderland on a snowshoe hike! Join us for a 3-mile round-trip adventure to the historic Glen Location, where our expert guides will lead the way, sharing fascinating stories and pointing out local history and nature along the trail. Afterward, we’ll cozy up around a crackling bonfire at the Thompson Homestead to enjoy hot cocoa and roast the perfect s’mores.
Prepaid reservations only: Call 218-254-7959 to reserve your spot and snowshoe rental today!
Arrive early: Be sure to arrive by 12:30 pm to get set up and receive instructions on using your snowshoes.
Cold Weather Policy: If temperatures fall below zero, we may cancel or reschedule the hike. Full refunds are available if the event is canceled.
Cost:
- $18 for members
- $20 for non-members
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