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Apple Valley

Tree of Life Bench – East Lake loop from Mallard Shores Greenway

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United States
Minnesota
Dakota County
Apple Valley

Tree of Life Bench – East Lake loop from Mallard Shores Greenway

Moderate

4.7

(6153)

8,287

hikers

Tree of Life Bench – East Lake loop from Mallard Shores Greenway

03:07

12.1km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.90 km

Eagleview Drive Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Nice lit tunnel going under Eagleview Drive for pedestrians and bikers.

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2

2.34 km

Tree of Life Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Art project with a nice view over East Lake

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3

2.42 km

Looks like a nice place to take a break and overlook the lake.

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4

2.77 km

East Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nice lake, would be nice to come paddle it sometime

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3.48 km

Mallard Shores Greenway

Nature Reserve

6

3.90 km

East Community Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice park with picnic shelter, playground, tennis court, basket ball, and ball field, Plus a big parking lot right on Pilot Knob Road.

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7

4.36 km

Foundation and house remnants

Highlight • Structure

Looks like the old foundations of a house and some of the left over appliances and stuff from it.

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8

4.68 km

East Lake Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Pedestrian bridge going over East Lake with a couple benches. Nice walk.

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9

6.35 km

Brandtjen Farm Corner

Highlight • Monument

A neat corner park with a playground, private swimming pool and clubhouse. A cool sculpture in the center of the round-a-bout that commemorates the farmer.

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B

12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

596 m

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

5.52 km

202 m

172 m

129 m

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Monday 19 October

19°C

4°C

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Comments

March 11, 2026,Hike and drive around Apple Valley to see some new trails and eat a late lunch
Leisurely lunch adventure in Apple Valley to see a new lake and some parks.
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