Martin Olav Sabo Bridge – Cottontail on the Trail loop from Christian Park

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Martin Olav Sabo Bridge – Cottontail on the Trail loop from Christian Park

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Martin Olav Sabo Bridge – Cottontail on the Trail loop from Christian Park

02:17

39.7km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.8 km for 59 m

After 36.2 km for 141 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

8.20 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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13.1 km

Lake Street–Marshall Avenue Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

One of the bridges that connects St. Paul and Minneapolis that has a great view above the trees along the river.

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14.6 km

Eastern Trailhead of the Midtown Greenway

Highlight • Trail

This is the eastern trailhead of the Midtown Greenway, which heads directly west to Lake Calhoun on the other side of South Minneapolis.

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16.9 km

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis is Minnesota's first cable-stayed suspension bridge. Originally called the Midtown Greenway Pedestrian Bridge, it was renamed in honor of former U.S. Representative Martin …

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26.5 km

Lyndale Park Rose Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the second-oldest public rose garden in the United States, showcasing a hundred different types of roses and some 3,000 plants in all.

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27.8 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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31.8 km

Cottontail on the Trail

Highlight • Monument

Designed by sculptor Jeff Barber, this bronze statue was placed along Minnehaha Parkway in 2002. Since then it has been embraced by local residents and is often decorated for holidays and events.

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32.6 km

Minnehaha Creek

Lake

36.3 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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39.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

492 m

264 m

225 m

Surfaces

37.4 km

2.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 26 October

9°C

7°C

73 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 16, 2025,Bike Ride in Minneapolis: City of Lakes, Creeks, Rivers and a Bicycle Freeway 2025-04-16

I created this route to celebrate the amazing trail system in Minneapolis. It highlights three lakes, Minnehaha Creek, the Mississippi River, and the Midtown Greenway, which functions like a bicycle freeway running seamlessly from the Mississippi River through South Minneapolis back to the lakes.