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Cedar Lake – Bde Maka Ska loop from Metropolitan Council

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Cedar Lake – Bde Maka Ska loop from Metropolitan Council

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2.9

(25)

runners

Cedar Lake – Bde Maka Ska loop from Metropolitan Council

02:48

26.9km

90m

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: August 23, 2026

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Bus stop

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7.34 km

Cedar Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake boasts three distinct beach areas with access to Cedar Lake. Also, the area provides numerous amenities, including a cross-country ski trail, fishing pier, picnic area, and walking path.

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9.08 km

Lake Bde Maka Ska Pavilion and Boat Rental

Highlight • Lake

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 tables, a public restroom, slides, swings, and a volleyball court. The park features a well-paved 3-mile loop path for walking and biking, along with electric bicycles and boats for rent. Enjoy water sports and swimming on the lake, but be cautious of strong winds on breezy days.

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9.44 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 various water activities such as fishing, with a fishing pier, boat dock, and a designated beach area.

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11.1 km

Bde Maka Ska

Highlight • Lake

Bde Maka Ska Lake, the largest lake in Minneapolis, is the largest lake of the city's Chain of Lakes. Covering 401 acres with a maximum depth of 87 feet, this lake is encircled by bike and walking trails, making it a hub for outdoor activities. Popular for birding, road biking, and running, Bde Maka Ska also supports windsurfing, sea kayaking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, and swimming, giving it its status as a prime recreational spot in the Twin Cities.

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11.5 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 the loop and features a parking area and restrooms. You get a great view across the longest part of the lake from here.

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13.5 km

Bde Maka Ska North Beach

Beach

17.8 km

Lake of the Isles

Highlight • Lake

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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25.9 km

Victoria Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a nice lake with several picnic tables around, providing a spot to sit and relax while taking in the scenery. It is located in Texa-Tonka Park, which offers a playground and trail on the south side of the lake.

Tip by

26.0 km

Victoria Lake and Playground

Highlight • Lake

Tip by

26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

865 m

568 m

413 m

174 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

5.60 km

813 m

417 m

139 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Cedar Lake – Bde Maka Ska loop from Metropolitan Council

Cedar Lake

Lake Bde Maka Ska Pavilion and Boat Rental

Bde Maka Ska Lake

Bde Maka Ska

Thomas Beach

Lake of the Isles

Victoria Lake

Victoria Lake and Playground

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