Lake Nokomis – Martin Olav Sabo Bridge loop from 68 St E

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Lake Nokomis – Martin Olav Sabo Bridge loop from 68 St E

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19,865

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Lake Nokomis – Martin Olav Sabo Bridge loop from 68 St E

02:01

38.3km

130m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.81 km for 58 m

After 7.99 km for 111 m

After 22.3 km for 106 m

After 26.5 km for 59 m

After 35.0 km for 141 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.87 km

Lake Nokomis

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The Lake Nokomis Trail in Minnesota is a 7.3-mile paved path that stretches from Minneapolis to Burnsville, connecting three communities: Minneapolis, Richfield, and Bloomington. This 10-foot-wide trail is popular for …

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6.51 km

Minnehaha Creek

Lake

7.59 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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8.05 km

Hiawatha and Minnehaha Statue

Highlight • Monument

This statue from the early 1900s depicts the story of Hiawatha, an Ojibwe warrior, and his love for Minnehaha, a Dakota woman, as told in the poem 'The Song of Hiawatha'.

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16.3 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!

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22.3 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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26.5 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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28.7 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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35.0 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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38.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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