Welcome to She Ascends. We're glad you're here.
As busy women we need to come to realize that self-care is not a luxury but a necessity. We can unapologetically clear space on our calendar for more unplugged activities with the understanding that we are able to give more to others when we take care of ourselves first.
Explore nature. Build connections.
She Ascends is a women's hiking group that comes together once a month to hike in county chapters all over Minnesota.
Three times every year, we also take our adventures a little further and visit various Minnesota State Parks. We invite you to
join our intergenerational hikes for women and build relationships with women of all ages and backgrounds.
Three times every year, we also take our adventures a little further and visit various Minnesota State Parks. We invite you to
join our intergenerational hikes for women and build relationships with women of all ages and backgrounds.
Find your Region and Chapter
(Find your county on the map and use the drop down menu below to find your chapter leader.)
(Find your county on the map and use the drop down menu below to find your chapter leader.)
Are you in an "unclaimed" chapter"?
Send us a message if you'd be interested in starting a chapter in your county or join us in your nearest chapter!
Send us a message if you'd be interested in starting a chapter in your county or join us in your nearest chapter!
NORTH REGION
Clay County Chapter: Contact Leigh - Join Facebook Group
Becker County Chapter: Contact Mindi - Join Facebook Group
Becker County Chapter: Contact Mindi - Join Facebook Group
CENTRAL REGION
Morrison County Chapter: Contact Samantha - Join Facebook Group
Stearns County Chapter: Contact Emma - Join Facebook Group
Stearns County Chapter: Contact Emma - Join Facebook Group
SOUTH REGION
Washington County Chapter: Contact Wendy - Join Facebook Group
Hiking Calendar:
(Find your local chapter for specific dates and locations)
(Find your local chapter for specific dates and locations)
January : Snowshoe Hike and Tea Bar - Member meeting: Meet up with other chapters and enjoy the winter weather
NORTH:
Clay County - January 18th | 1:00-3:30pm | Robert Ney Memorial Park, Maple Lake | $35 Fee (Members) / $50 Fee (Public)
CENTRAL:
Morrison County - January 18th | 1:00-3:30pm | Robert Ney Memorial Park, Maple Lake | $35 Fee (Members) / $50 Fee (Public)
Stearns County - January 18th | 1:00-3:30pm | Robert Ney Memorial Park, Maple Lake | $35 Fee (Members) / $50 Fee (Public)
SOUTH:
Washington County - January 18th | 1:00-3:30pm | Robert Ney Memorial Park, Maple Lake | $35 Fee (Members) / $50 Fee (Public)
Clay County - January 18th | 1:00-3:30pm | Robert Ney Memorial Park, Maple Lake | $35 Fee (Members) / $50 Fee (Public)
CENTRAL:
Morrison County - January 18th | 1:00-3:30pm | Robert Ney Memorial Park, Maple Lake | $35 Fee (Members) / $50 Fee (Public)
Stearns County - January 18th | 1:00-3:30pm | Robert Ney Memorial Park, Maple Lake | $35 Fee (Members) / $50 Fee (Public)
SOUTH:
Washington County - January 18th | 1:00-3:30pm | Robert Ney Memorial Park, Maple Lake | $35 Fee (Members) / $50 Fee (Public)
February: Meet My "Bestie" Hike - Bring your best girlfriend, husband, brother or yes, your dog
NORTH:
Clay County - February 22nd | Location TBD
CENTRAL:
Morrison County - February 22nd | 9:30am | Belle Prairie County Park | Free with membership
Stearns County - February 15th | 1:00pm | Rockville Park | Free with membership
SOUTH:
Washington County - February 15th | 1:00pm | Pine Point Regional Park | Free with membership
Clay County - February 22nd | Location TBD
CENTRAL:
Morrison County - February 22nd | 9:30am | Belle Prairie County Park | Free with membership
Stearns County - February 15th | 1:00pm | Rockville Park | Free with membership
SOUTH:
Washington County - February 15th | 1:00pm | Pine Point Regional Park | Free with membership
March: Celebration of Women Hike - Invite the amazing women in your life to hike with us
NORTH:
Clay County - March 21st | Location TBD
CENTRAL:
Morrison County - March 21st | 1:00pm | Charles A. Lindbergh State Park | Free with membership
Stearns County - March 21st | 1:00pm | Kraemer Lake Park, St. Joseph | Free with membership
SOUTH:
Washington County - March 21st | 9:30am | Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park | Free with membership
Clay County - March 21st | Location TBD
CENTRAL:
Morrison County - March 21st | 1:00pm | Charles A. Lindbergh State Park | Free with membership
Stearns County - March 21st | 1:00pm | Kraemer Lake Park, St. Joseph | Free with membership
SOUTH:
Washington County - March 21st | 9:30am | Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park | Free with membership
April: Earth Day Hike - Everyone will go home with a plant seedling to honor our planet
NORTH:
Clay County - April 19th | Location TBD
CENTRAL:
Morrison County - April 19th | 9:30am | Mississippi River County Park | Free with membership
Stearns County - April 19th | Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, Waite Park | Free with membership
SOUTH:
Washington County - April 19th | 1:00pm | Brown's Creek and Fairy Falls | Free with membership
Clay County - April 19th | Location TBD
CENTRAL:
Morrison County - April 19th | 9:30am | Mississippi River County Park | Free with membership
Stearns County - April 19th | Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, Waite Park | Free with membership
SOUTH:
Washington County - April 19th | 1:00pm | Brown's Creek and Fairy Falls | Free with membership
May: Day Trip Adventure - Visit three state parks in one day!
NORTH:
Clay County - May 16th | Location TBD
CENTRAL:
Morrison County - Date and Location TBD
Stearns County - Date and Location TBD
SOUTH:
Washington County - May 9th | William O'Brien, Interstate, and Wild River State Parks
Clay County - May 16th | Location TBD
CENTRAL:
Morrison County - Date and Location TBD
Stearns County - Date and Location TBD
SOUTH:
Washington County - May 9th | William O'Brien, Interstate, and Wild River State Parks
June: Hike at Night - Bring your inner light and hike with us at night. S'mores and campfire included!
NORTH:
Clay County - June 20th | Location TBD
CENTRAL:
Morrison County - June 20th | Location TBD
Stearns County - June 20th | Kraemer Lake & Wildwood Park, St. Joseph | Free with membership
SOUTH:
Washington County - June 20th | Lake Elmo Park Reserve | Free with membership
Clay County - June 20th | Location TBD
CENTRAL:
Morrison County - June 20th | Location TBD
Stearns County - June 20th | Kraemer Lake & Wildwood Park, St. Joseph | Free with membership
SOUTH:
Washington County - June 20th | Lake Elmo Park Reserve | Free with membership
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Membership
The She Ascends annual membership fee is $35. This membership gives you access to:
A network of meaningful connections with women of all ages and backgrounds.
A free (or discounted) all-women's hike each month
Our "She Ascends" closed Facebook page
Special offers on HIKEhoppers Swag and Apparel
Buy one get one HIKEhoppers Monthly Meet-up Hikes (Hike & Sweat, The Wild Life, Hike & Connect, Hike & Read)
Volunteer Opportunities
A network of meaningful connections with women of all ages and backgrounds.
A free (or discounted) all-women's hike each month
Our "She Ascends" closed Facebook page
Special offers on HIKEhoppers Swag and Apparel
Buy one get one HIKEhoppers Monthly Meet-up Hikes (Hike & Sweat, The Wild Life, Hike & Connect, Hike & Read)
Volunteer Opportunities