Casual Walk Through South Minneapolis
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Enjoy the slightly warmer weather while walking through South Minneapolis.
Route begins & ends at the large white dome within MLK Park at 40th Street and 35W.
Pace Options: Please note your preference in the comments of this event. Both include neighborhood sidewalks and path around Lake Harriet. No major inclines and slight inclines can be avoided if preferred.
- 3 miles, pace approximately 23 minute miles, would finish in 70 minutes. Example: 40th St to the Rose Garden to part of Lake Harriet to 48th St to Blaisdell Ave to 40th St (Alternate: bypass slight incline by using Fremont Ave instead of Rose Garden/Lake Harriet)
- 5 miles, pace approximately 23 minute miles, would take the full 2 hours.
By signing up you agree to release the organizers, event hosts and other members of the event from any liability.
- Please keep your RSVP updated. RSVP closed 1 hour prior to event,
- Dogs are welcome. Please bring enough bags to pick up after your pet.
- As with any location, please do not leave valuables in the car.
Things to consider:
- Waterproof footwear, pants, jacket (Snowmelt makes for sloppy trails. Neighboring bicycles may splash inadvertently. Parts of the trail are shared use among walkers/cyclists.)
- Dress in breathable layers.
- Use sunscreen, hat, glasses.
- Bring water as needed. Also available inside the park building.
- Bring a dry shirt for afterwards if you are not driving straight home. As you cool down after the event, it is easy to get chilled and a dry shirt will help that.
Parking: There is a free lot by the large white dome on 40th Street and Stevens Avenue.