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Midtown Greenway – Cedar Lake loop from Macalester College

Midtown Greenway – Cedar Lake loop from Macalester College

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Midtown Greenway – Cedar Lake loop from Macalester College

03:49

85.8km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: June 8, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 29.1 km for 218 m

After 30.8 km for 1.18 km

After 36.2 km for 1.70 km

After 38.1 km for 551 m

After 50.5 km for 551 m

After 51.2 km for 1.70 km

After 56.9 km for 1.18 km

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5.13 km

Lake Street–Marshall Avenue Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

One of the bridges that connects St. Paul and Minneapolis that has a great view above the trees along the river.

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7.89 km

Franklin Avenue Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

At 1055 feet long and with a span of 400 feet, this bridge is an impressive sight to behold, even more impressive is the view of the Mississippi River from the bridge.

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11.2 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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14.0 km

The Midtown Greenway, a 5.5-mile former railroad corridor in south Minneapolis, features dedicated biking and walking trails. Owned by the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority and maintained by the City …

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17.8 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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18.9 km

Cedar Lake

Highlight • Lake

Cedar Lake is a lake with a long history. Over two centuries, Cedar Lake has undergone significant transformations in shape, size, and land use; it has evolved from industrial wasteland …

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63.8 km

North Cedar Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The North Cedar Lake Regional Trail is a 4.4-mile paved trail that starts in Hopkins and passes through St. Louis Park to connect to other paved trails in Minneapolis.

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85.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.7 km

28.2 km

7.62 km

3.91 km

2.13 km

213 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.5 km

15.6 km

6.47 km

326 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Midtown Greenway – Cedar Lake loop from Macalester College

Lake Street–Marshall Avenue Bridge

Franklin Avenue Bridge

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge