Minnesota · Hiking

Chaska Lake Trail

Chaska Lake TrailPhoto: Wylbur, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.8 mi
round trip
141 ft
climb
718 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Chaska Lake Trail is an easy out-and-back hike of about 3.6 miles on city land within Athletic Park, about 0.7 miles from the town of Chaska, Minnesota. The route is flat, with a high point of 718 feet and a low of 706 feet, and the steepest stretch comes early on, at about 0.24 miles in, with a 4% grade. Bikes are allowed, so the trail works for both walking and riding. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Chaska show July highs around 83°F with lows near 60°F, while September cools to highs around 73°F. Nearby options include the State Access Trail and Mazomani Trail, both about 3 miles away, and the Green Loop mountain biking route at about 3.5 miles. Louisville Swamp Boulder, a climbing area, is about 4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Chaska Lake Trail

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      23° / 4°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      27° / 7°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      40° / 19°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 33°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 44°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 56°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 58°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 50°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 36°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 24°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      28° / 12°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chaska 2nw, MN, 2.5 mi away at 923 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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