

Trail terminus sits on Lake Minnetonka’s shore offering open-water vistas, shoreline details, and trail-to-town transitions. Photographers can capture reflections, boats, joggers and golden-hour skies. Accessible paved trailhead with free parking in Hopkins; no entry fee. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm light and calm water; weekdays are quieter. Winter offers frozen textures and snow-lined trails. Bike- and wheelchair-friendly.


Trail terminus sits on Lake Minnetonka’s shore offering open-water vistas, shoreline details, and trail-to-town transitions. Photographers can capture reflections, boats, joggers and golden-hour skies. Accessible paved trailhead with free parking in Hopkins; no entry fee. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm light and calm water; weekdays are quieter. Winter offers frozen textures and snow-lined trails. Bike- and wheelchair-friendly.