View of Saint Anthony Falls – Martin Olav Sabo Bridge loop from Elmdale Rd

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View of Saint Anthony Falls – Martin Olav Sabo Bridge loop from Elmdale Rd

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View of Saint Anthony Falls – Martin Olav Sabo Bridge loop from Elmdale Rd

02:35

41.8km

230m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.0 km for 168 m

After 30.2 km for 225 m

After 36.0 km for 144 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.85 km

Bryn Mawr Meadows

Highlight • Rest Area

The name Bryn Mawr means "great hill" in Welsh, and was officially designated as such in 1911. The park provides playing fields, walking paths, a picnic area, and a pleasant view of the city's skyline.

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6.68 km

Brownie Lake

Highlight • Lake

Named after the nickname of the landowner in the late 1800s, this lake is the smallest in the chain of lakes in the area. It features a walking and biking …

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11.1 km

Loring Park

Highlight • Natural

Be sure to take nuts with you! The local squirrels will be happy.

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15.6 km

View of Saint Anthony Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Saint Anthony Falls is the only natural and major waterfall along the entire length of the Mississippi River. Known as Owámniyomni (which roughly translate to whirlpool) among the native Dakota people, the falls are of important cultural and spiritual significance.

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16.2 km

Ruins

18.5 km

Mississippi River Trail – Minneapolis Riverfront

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Along the 3,000+ miles of Mississippi River Trail you'll find hundreds of highlights. However, the section that runs along the river between the Twin Cities might just be some of …

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23.7 km

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis is Minnesota's first cable-stayed suspension bridge. Originally called the Midtown Greenway Pedestrian Bridge, it was renamed in honor of former U.S. Representative Martin …

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30.3 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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41.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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