Lake Nokomis – Bde Maka Ska loop from South Uptown

Lake Nokomis – Bde Maka Ska loop from South Uptown

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Lake Nokomis – Bde Maka Ska loop from South Uptown

01:09

28.4km

80m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.65 km for 78 m

After 11.0 km for 141 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.69 km

Minnehaha Creek and Parkway Regional Trail

Highlight • Trail

Minnehaha Creek flows 22 miles from Grays Bay in Lake Minnetonka to its confluence with the Mississippi River. This highlight is on the Minnehaha Parkway Regional Trail, which winds through south Minneapolis along Minnehaha Creek, connecting Lake Harriet to the Minnehaha Regional Park.

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7.30 km

Minnehaha Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Minnehaha Creek Trail is a paved path that follows the creek through parks and neighborhoods, connecting spots like Lake Nokomis and Minnehaha Park. It’s a good place to ride, with small bridges, views of local homes, and access to lakes and waterfalls. It’s a multi-use path, so be respectful, considering it's not really ideal for fast riding.

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8.48 km

Lake Nokomis Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway is an urban parkway system in Minneapolis. Spanning over 100 miles, it connects a variety of natural and constructed features, including lakes, creeks, woodlands, parks, trails, and playgrounds. Lake Nokomis is part of this scenic byway and is one of the city's Chain of Lakes. Previously known as Lake Amelia, it was renamed in 1910 to honor Nokomis, grandmother of Hiawatha. This oval-shaped lake features a 2.7-mile pedestrian trail and a 2.8-mile bicycle trail.

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11.1 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 the grandmother of Hiawatha, a character in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, "The Song of Hiawatha."

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13.2 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 biking, walking, jogging, and inline skating, while also being wheelchair accessible. Along its route, the trail passes through parks, residential areas, and near popular attractions like the Mall of America and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. It links to other regional trails, such as the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway and Minnesota River Greenway, with parking available at various points, including Taft Park and the Cedar Nichols Trailhead. Lake Nokomis spans 204 acres and is a true natural highlight of the trail.

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18.2 km

Minnehaha Creek

Highlight • River

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 water. Enjoy a smooth route through the city with a mix of shade, bridges, and quiet parkways.

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21.7 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 and picnic area, a fishing pier, a beach, the bandstand for performances of course, and a nice trail for running, walking and biking.

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22.9 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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28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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