At 165 acres, McKnight Lake is a shallow, popular lake in Chaska, Minnesota. It's part of the Grace Chain of Lakes, which is the name given to McKnight Lake and the 4 other lakes surrounding it.

Alex

December 25, 2023

Cycling

McKnight Lake is surrounded by unpaved but smooth trails for biking and hiking. There are 11 species of fish in this 165-acre lake, and it is connected to a lake to the south named Lake Jonathan.

Renner Anderson

November 8, 2024

Cycling

To get to Lake McKnight from Lake Jonathan, which is located to the south, you have two options. You can either portage your bike over a railroad track or cross the railroad tracks using an abandoned bridge on McKnight Road to the west. After crossing, you can take a trail heading back east to reach Lake McKnight.

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1. Lake McKnight Loop

2.69km

00:42

10m

20m

Enjoy an easy 1.7-mile hike on the Lake McKnight Loop, featuring lake views, diverse forest, and a scenic viewpoint near Chaska, Minnesota.

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2. Big Woods Lake Trail – McKnight Lake loop from Chanhassen Nature Preserve

5.94km

01:32

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. McKnight Lake loop from McKnight Lake

2.49km

00:38

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 270 m

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Location: Chaska, Carver County, Minnesota, United States

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1. Lake McKnight Loop

2. Big Woods Lake Trail – McKnight Lake loop from Chanhassen Nature Preserve

3. McKnight Lake loop from McKnight Lake

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