The entrance to the ski trailhead is up another mile on left. Some snacks, outside toilet and no-wax ski rental. Allowed on Lowry's 6 miles of hiking trails. Near wilderness, near the city. The second largest Hennepin Parks' park reserve and home to the Lowry Nature Center.
Kids get their kicks on the sledding hill.
While visiting a Hennepin Parks facility located in Carver County may seem natural today, it was quite controversial when first proposed. Carver Park was authorized for purchase on December 3, 1964. Today, folks throughout the metro area are the beneficiaries of Hennepin Parks' early imperialist urges. Carver Park Reserve has 3,500 acres with lakeshore frontage on six major lakes. These lakes and rolling terrain are typical of the glacial morraine country of west central Minnesota.