Lake Harriet – Bde Maka Ska loop from Southwest

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Lake Harriet – Bde Maka Ska loop from Southwest

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Lake Harriet – Bde Maka Ska loop from Southwest

01:20

22.1km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.83 km for 61 m

After 4.47 km for 153 m

After 11.2 km for 225 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.86 km

Lake Harriet South Beach

Highlight • Beach

Lake Harriet South Beach offers views of the Minneapolis skyline from afar. The paved path around the lake is often very busy in the warmer months, with both runners and bikers.

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4.55 km

Lake Harriet Park

Highlight • Lake

Every late fall/early winter, Lake Harriet plays host to rare waterfowl and gulls before it freezes.

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5.18 km

Lake Harriet

Highlight • Lake

You might find a live music concert happening at this park in the summer, but it remains a great destination all year-round, music or not. Facilities here include a playground …

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6.36 km

Bde Maka Ska

Highlight • Lake

Bde Maka Ska Lake, the largest lake in Minneapolis, is the largest lake of the city's Chain of Lakes. Covering 401 acres with a maximum depth of 87 feet, this …

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6.88 km

Thomas Beach

Highlight • Beach

Thomas Beach is just off of the Bde Maka Ska Bike Trail, which is an excellent running path that circles around the lake. This beach is one of many along …

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9.30 km

Midtown Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a paved, two-lane corridor reserved for bikes. The Greenway runs for 5.5 miles and is a converted rail trail that runs largely separate from other streets, allowing you …

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11.3 km

This area provides a wide range of amenities, including a fishing pier, soccer fields, and even an ice skating rink. There are two separate paths encircling the lake, one for walking and the other for biking.

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