Al Mayer will lead a hike that covers about three miles, half on dirt paths and half on paved trails. Meet at Moir Park in Bloomington at 10:00 a.m.; hike at 10:15. Sally Richards and Ann Rhea will extend the hike by continuing on to the Minnesota River, then heading west to where Nine-Mile Creek enters the river. If it's still in business, you will be able to ferry yourself across the creek and back again, making for a six-mile hike. We’ll go to David Fong’s on Lyndale Ave for lunch after the hike. Directions: Head south on 35W from 494, get off at the 106th St exit; go west on 106th, cross Nine-Mile Creek, then turn right at the next corner onto Morgan Ave; follow Morgan north for three blocks to Moir Park. FFI: Al Mayer, 612-817-6814 (cell) two hours before the hike.