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Minnesota
Hennepin County
Minneapolis

Lake Harriet – Thomas Beach loop from South Uptown

Easy

3.3

(12)

64

riders

Lake Harriet – Thomas Beach loop from South Uptown

01:02

17.2km

60m

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: July 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.89 km for 61 m

After 10.5 km for 153 m

After 16.3 km for 106 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.30 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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2

6.76 km

Minnehaha Creek Park

Highlight • Trail

With waterfalls, bluffs, bridges, and miles of paved paths, Minnehaha Creek Park is a great spot for running in the city. The main paved trail (the Minnehaha Creek Trail) runs …

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3

8.92 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

10.6 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

11.2 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

12.9 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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7

15.9 km

Lake Bde Maka Ska Pavilion & Boat Rental in Minneapolis offers a wide range of activities and amenities. You can hike, barbecue, and picnic at the park, which includes picnic …

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8

16.4 km

Bde Maka Ska Lake

Highlight • Lake

"Bde Maka Ska" (pronounced “b-day ma-KHA skah”) means "White Earth Lake" in the Dakota language. It is the largest lake in the chain of lakes located in this area, offering …

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

533 m

468 m

205 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

693 m

313 m

216 m

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