Metcalf Field

Address
795 Indian Trail S
Afton, MN 55001 United States Get Directions

Overview

14 miles east of downtown St. Paul.
Altitude: 890

Metcalf Field is a fenced-in lot located fifteen miles east of downtown St. Paul and six miles north of Afton State Park.  The observing field is within the lands owned by the Belwin Conservancy. In spite of moderate light pollution from surrounding communities, it provides MAS members on the east side of the metropolitan area a convenient observing location.

Directions

To reach Metcalf, head east from St. Paul along Hwy. 94. About four miles east of the I-694 /  I-494 crossing is Minnesota State Highway 95, also known as Manning Avenue (exit 253).  Turn south (right turn) and then almost immediately turn left onto the frontage road  (Hudson Road S). Continue east on the frontage road for about 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Indian Trail, checking the odometer as you turn. Follow Indian Trail south for just about 1.1 miles, where you’ll see an unmarked chain-link gate on the right, opening onto a dirt driveway with slight up-slope. This is the the entrance to Metcalf.

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Events at this venue

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  • BSIG Observing Session

    2026 BSIG Observing Session
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    NOTICE!  Due to the weather forecasts predicting clear skies on Friday and clouds on Saturday, I have moved the BSIG to Friday night at 7:30pm.   Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session.  This […]

  • 2025 BSIG Observing Session

    2025 BSIG Observing Session
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    Note: Event has been rescheduled to Friday evening! Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session.  This is a free event, and open to all who want to learn!   We hope you can make […]

  • 2025 BSIG Observing Session

    2025 BSIG Observing Session
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session.  This is a free event, and open to all who want to learn! We hope you can make it! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge […]

  • 2025 BSIG Observing Session

    2025 BSIG Observing Session
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session.  This is a free event, and open to all who want to learn! We hope you can make it! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge […]

  • 2025 BSIG Observing Session

    2025 BSIG Observing Session
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session.  This is a free event, and open to all who want to learn!   We hope you can make it! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no […]

  • 2025 BSIG Observing Session

    2025 BSIG Observing Session
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session.  This is a free event, and open to all who want to learn!   We hope you can make it! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no […]

  • 2025 BSIG Observing Session

    2025 BSIG Observing Session
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session.  This is a free event, and open to all who want to learn! We hope you can make it! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge […]

  • 2025 BSIG Observing Session

    2025 BSIG Observing Session
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session.  This is a free event, and open to all who want to learn!   We hope you can make it! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no […]

  • BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field – Friday 9/20 !

    BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    Due to poor weather on 9/14, we have rescheduled this event to Friday 9/20.   Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session.  This is a free event, and open to all who want to […]

    Free

  • BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field

    BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session.  This is a free event, and open to all who want to learn! We hope you can make it! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no charge […]

    Free

  • BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field

    BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the Beginner's Special Interest Group's Observing Session.  This is a free event, and open to all who want to learn!   We hope you can make it! MAS Metcalf Observing Field There is no […]

    Free

  • BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field CANCELLED

    BSIG Observing Session at Metcalf Field
    Metcalf Field 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN, United States

    Because of weather, we have CANCELLED this event.  The next scheduled beginner observing session will be on Saturday July 27 at 8:00pm, back at Metcalf Field. Hope to see you there!   Are you new to MAS?  Do you have a new telescope, but need some help setting it up?  Join us for the Beginner's Special […]

    Free