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Lake Harriet – Bde Maka Ska loop from VA Medical Center

Lake Harriet – Bde Maka Ska loop from VA Medical Center

Easy

4.9

(1122)

8,833

riders

Lake Harriet – Bde Maka Ska loop from VA Medical Center

01:25

34.1km

110m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.2 km for 153 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.78 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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13.2 km

Lake Harriet Park

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Every late fall/early winter, Lake Harriet plays host to rare waterfowl and gulls before it freezes.

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13.9 km

Lake Harriet

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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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15.0 km

Bde Maka Ska

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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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24.4 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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27.8 km

Minnehaha Creek Trail

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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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29.0 km

Lake Nokomis Pathway

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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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34.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

5.27 km

855 m

268 m

239 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

3.92 km

161 m

110 m

Elevation

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Monday 1 June

27°C

16°C

17 %

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Lake Harriet – Bde Maka Ska loop from VA Medical Center

Minnehaha Creek (bridge)

Lake Harriet Park

Lake Harriet

Bde Maka Ska

Minnehaha Creek

Minnehaha Creek Trail

Lake Nokomis Pathway

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