Lake Nokomis – Bde Maka Ska loop from Minneapolis Institute of Art

Lake Nokomis – Bde Maka Ska loop from Minneapolis Institute of Art

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Lake Nokomis – Bde Maka Ska loop from Minneapolis Institute of Art

01:08

27.8km

120m

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 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.37 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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12.1 km

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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14.1 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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14.4 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, …

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15.7 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, …

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19.1 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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22.6 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 …

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23.9 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 …

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27.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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