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Minnesota
Hennepin County
Minneapolis

Mendota Bridge – Pickerel Lake loop from West Lake Street

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Minnesota
Hennepin County
Minneapolis

Mendota Bridge – Pickerel Lake loop from West Lake Street

Moderate

4.8

(9087)

13,414

riders

Mendota Bridge – Pickerel Lake loop from West Lake Street

02:32

59.2km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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7.48 km

Minnehaha Creek

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Minnehaha Creek runs through south Minneapolis, following the Minnehaha Parkway Regional Trail. This stretch connects Lake Harriet to Minnehaha Regional Park, offering a nice ride along tree-lined paths and running …

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2

14.3 km

Minnehaha Creek (bridge)

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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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3

19.2 km

Mendota Bridge

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The Mendota Bridge gets its name from the Dakota word mendota, which means "meeting of the waters". The name is fitting as this is the final bridge over the Minnesota …

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4

26.7 km

Pickerel Lake

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Pickerel Lake sits a short distance from the Mississippi River. Which makes sense, because the lake is an "oxbow lake", meaning it was left behind when the river shifted course. …

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48.6 km

Minnehaha Creek

Lake

B

59.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.9 km

27.3 km

851 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.8 km

8.46 km

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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