First Day Hike

Celebrate the new year with fellow hearty-hikers at Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy. Embrace the winter weather on a rustic trail while enjoying the scenery and beautiful St. Croix landscape. 

Coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks provided!

This event is being co-hosted by Wild Rivers Conservancy and Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy.

Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy is a nonprofit organization led by diverse group of St. Croix Valley residents. They are rooted in the community, and committed to protecting land for the people, as well as the environment, of the Lower St. Croix River Valley.

Cost: Free

Vehicle Admission: None

Hike Length: 2 miles

Hike Difficulty: Good for beginners, with some uneven terrain and elevation change. 

Bathrooms: None

Recommended items to bring/wear:

• Long pants and layers (base layer, mid-layer, snow pants)
• Upper body layers like a long-sleeved shirt and jacket
• Insulated shoes or boots with traction
• Hat or beanie
• Gloves or mittens
• Snowshoes (optional)
• Hiking poles (optional)
• Traction cleats, such as Yak Tracks (optional)
• Adequate water

Cancellation Information:

For the safety of participants and staff, this program may be canceled due to inclement weather or a temperature of 0 degrees or below. Registered participants will be notified via email and event pages will be updated if the program is canceled.