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Lake Nokomis – Minnehaha Falls loop from Blake Road

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Lake Nokomis – Minnehaha Falls loop from Blake Road

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Lake Nokomis – Minnehaha Falls loop from Blake Road

04:30

75.6km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.3 km for 242 m

After 48.0 km for 197 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.6 km

Thomas Beach

Highlight • Beach

Thomas Beach is just off of the Bde Maka Ska Bike Trail, which is an excellent running path that circles around the lake. This beach is one of many along …

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13.9 km

Kenilworth Channel

Lake

14.5 km

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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29.6 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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31.7 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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42.0 km

Cottontail on the Trail

Highlight • Monument

Designed by sculptor Jeff Barber, this bronze statue was placed along Minnehaha Parkway in 2002. Since then it has been embraced by local residents and is often decorated for holidays and events.

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44.4 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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46.0 km

Minnehaha Creek

Lake

48.1 km

Minnehaha Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This 53-foot waterfall offers breathtaking sights and sounds, and it's best to visit after rainfall when the waterfall is even more powerful.

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55.4 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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75.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.9 km

5.34 km

5.28 km

816 m

164 m

144 m

Surfaces

57.6 km

17.0 km

636 m

250 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Saturday 23 May

21°C

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20 %

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Lake Nokomis – Minnehaha Falls loop from Blake Road

Thomas Beach

Lake of the Isles

Brownie Lake

Cedar Lake

Cottontail on the Trail

Lake Nokomis

Minnehaha Falls

Mississippi River Trail – Minneapolis Riverfront

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