Quaking Bog – Brownie Lake loop from Beth El Synagogue

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Quaking Bog – Brownie Lake loop from Beth El Synagogue

Moderate

2.8

(26)

hikers

Quaking Bog – Brownie Lake loop from Beth El Synagogue

02:19

8.78km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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905 m

Bridge over the Channel into Lake of the Isles

Highlight • Bridge

A scenic and photogenic bridge.

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1.61 km

Theodore Wirth Mountain Bike Trail Access

Highlight • MTB Park

Amazing trails right next to downtown Minneapolis. Avoid trails after rain or snow melt.

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2.48 km

Quaking Bog

Highlight • Natural

Quaking Bog is a wetland area slowly being reclaimed by vegetation. When walked upon, it feels as if you're bouncing on the surface. The park features a boardwalk that guides you through this fascinating natural phenomenon.

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7.79 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 …

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8.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.15 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

3.14 km