Lakes and Rivers Drive 2025
Date and Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025, Driver’s Meeting at 9:45am, depart at 10:00am.
The Start: Minnetonka Target Parking Lot, 4848 County Rd 101, Minnetonka, MN (NW corner of MN Hwy 7 & County Rd 101). Target has food, coffee, and restrooms, and gas is available at the nearby Speedway.
The Ride: The first leg starts with the western portion of Lake Minnetonka where we will see some great views of the lake and beautiful lake homes. From there we’ll head south and west through Victoria and Waconia before our rest stop in St. Bonifacius. The second leg will bring us north passing by lakes and farmland as we drive through Minnetrista, Mound, and Watertown. We’ll then follow the Crow River north through Delano and Rockford as we make our way to lunch in Hanover.
The Lunch: Lunch will be at the River Inn in Hanover at around 1:00pm. Lunch is on your own with your choice of pre-selected lunch specials. You can also order off their menu but wait times may be longer.
RSVP:Please RSVP for this ride on the club’s website at miataclubmn.com using the registration button on the club event calendar. Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 20th.
***Learn to lead a driving group!***:We are offering to train new group leaders for this ride. No leading experience is necessary – we will help you learn how to safely and enjoyably lead a group. Contact Brian & Carla at 612-242-2448 or brianblow@comcast.net if you are interested in helping this ride be a success. Thanks in advance for being a valuable volunteer for a club event!
A GPS file will be available a few days before the ride via the GPS Routes tab on the club website. We look forward to you joining us!
Brian and Carla Blow