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Lake of the Isles – Thomas Beach loop from Fairview Avenue

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Lake of the Isles – Thomas Beach loop from Fairview Avenue

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12,607

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Lake of the Isles – Thomas Beach loop from Fairview Avenue

06:02

56.3km

310m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.2 km for 104 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.08 km

Gold Medal Park

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful park with large lawns.

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14.4 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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17.5 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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19.2 km

Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary

Highlight • Forest

Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary is a popular spot for birding within Lyndale Park. It is across the street from Lake Harriet and the paved path for running, biking, and walking runs between the lake and the bird sanctuary.

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20.7 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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25.1 km

Minnehaha Creek

Lake

28.0 km

Lake Nokomis

Highlight • Lake

One of the three sailing lakes in the area, this lake provides a variety of water activities such as fishing, kayaking, and even ice skating. The lake was named after …

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31.6 km

Minnehaha Creek (bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

This 22-mile-long creek is very popular among kayakers and canoeists as it provides a nice current to get going. This point offers stunning panoramic views from the bank, providing benches to sit and enjoy the scenery.

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33.3 km

Viewpoint - Winchell Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

When looking at the informational marker, the trailhead is to your left.

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38.9 km

Viewpoint

56.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.1 km

5.28 km

3.82 km

1.83 km

433 m

Surfaces

27.9 km

16.3 km

4.44 km

4.03 km

3.61 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 9 June

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Lake of the Isles – Thomas Beach loop from Fairview Avenue

Gold Medal Park

Lake of the Isles

Thomas Beach

Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary

Lake Harriet South Beach

Lake Nokomis

Minnehaha Creek (bridge)

Viewpoint - Winchell Trail

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