May 9, 2002: Shady Oak Lake Hike (Minnetonka)

Join Bill and Sue Clark for a hike along a rail corridor trail in Minnetonka. "Minne-tonka" meant "big water" to the Dakotah Indians. The area was opened for non-Indian settlement after the 1851 Traverse des Sioux treaty. Early settlement was centered around Minnetonka Mills, where a flour mill was built on Minnehaha Creek. Dominick Drive derives its name from a pioneer farm family that emigrated from Bohemia and settled in the Minnetonka-Hopkins area in the 1850's. We will meet at the house of Bill and Sue Clark, 5179 Dominick Drive, Minnetonka.

If driving:From Highway 62/Crosstown Highway, past the I-35W interchange, continue about five miles on the Crosstown Highway to where it bears northwest (right), then continue onto the exit ramp to Shady Oak Road and turn north (right). Proceed on Shady Oak Road for one mile and turn left onto Dominick Drive. Continue to Bill and Sue Clark's house, 5179 Dominick Drive.

If coming by public transit: Take Metro Transit route(s): 618; 612; 664. The closest bus service point appears to be along Shady Oak Road (Rte 618) or along Excelsior Blvd (Rtes 612 or 664). Applicable Metro Transit Map Applicable Metro Transit Map / Bus Schedule information

The group will reconvene at the Clark's house after the hike for potluck snacks.

Maps on Us map to the hike starting point

Minnetonka Trail System map

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