Cedar Lake – Mill Ruins Park loop from Elmdale Rd

Cedar Lake – Mill Ruins Park loop from Elmdale Rd

Easy

4.6

(2482)

14,578

riders

Cedar Lake – Mill Ruins Park loop from Elmdale Rd

01:47

43.4km

190m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.0 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.23 km

The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Part of Theodore Wirth Park, The Trailhead is a hub for outdoor recreation in the community. Here, you'll find ski passes and all the essentials for your adventures in the …

Tip by

7.27 km

Brownie Lake

Highlight • Lake

Named after the nickname of the landowner in the late 1800s, this lake is the smallest in the chain of lakes in the area. It features a walking and biking …

Tip by

12.0 km

Cedar Lake

Highlight • Lake

Cedar Lake is a lake with a long history. Over two centuries, Cedar Lake has undergone significant transformations in shape, size, and land use; it has evolved from industrial wasteland …

Tip by

16.0 km

Cedar Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake boasts three distinct beach areas with access to Cedar Lake. Also, the area provides numerous amenities, including a cross-country ski trail, fishing pier, picnic area, and walking path.

Tip by

16.8 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 …

Tip by

23.2 km

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Have lunch with you on a long ride? Sit on one of the benches on this bridge to eat while you enjoy the view of downtown Minneapolis! Bonus? Ride this bridge at night… it lights up blue!

Tip by

26.8 km

Mill Ruins Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Mill Ruins Park is located in downtown Minneapolis and shows the ruins of several flour mills dating back to the late 1850's. The park was listed in the National Register …

Tip by

27.2 km

Ruins

39.1 km

Victory Memorial Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Want to ride with some speed? Ditch the bike lane and hop on the road in front of the houses. Smooth and no curb dips. BUT watch for the stop signs and obey.

Tip by

43.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types