29 - Elk Glen Lake
Elk Glen Lake is one of a few lakes in the park that gets relatively
few visitors, even on weekends. While not the largest lake, its lack
of crowds makes it all the same a nice destination.
The area surrounding the lake also gets only modest
traffic, making wide-open places more usable here than elsewhere.
One such place is just east of the lake. Perhaps the
easiest way to find this spot is to start at the intersection of MLK
Jr. Drive and Transverse Drive, just west of 19th Avenue. Head up
Transverse Drive about 200 yards, and turn left on a large dirt path.
Go about 40 yards and veer right onto a smaller path. Walk another 60
yards, stopping 50 feet short of an 80-foot evergreen standing tall
all by itself. From this point, turn right off the path and walk about
40 feet up the slight hill.
Choose a spot among the small evergreens that isn't
visible from the path. You won't be far from people walking by. But
you can enjoy a reasonable likelihood of privacy if you stay low. It's
a pleasant area with a decent view, so even if it's too open for your
taste, bring a bottle of wine and enjoy the surrounding scenery.
27 - 43rd Avenue South
28 - Lindley Meadow
29 - Elk Glen Lake
30 - 46th Avenue North
31 - Washington Bicentennial Grove
32 - JFK Drive
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- 34th Avenue South
34 - Fuchsia
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