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

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

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

01:28

14.1km

50m

Running

Moderate run. 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 24, 2026

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4.07 km

Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary

Highlight • Forest

Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary is a popular spot for birding within Lyndale Park. It is across the street from Lake Harriet and the paved path for running, biking, and walking runs between the lake and the bird sanctuary.

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5.57 km

Lake Harriet South Beach

Highlight • Beach

Lake Harriet South Beach offers views of the Minneapolis skyline from afar. The paved path around the lake is often very busy in the warmer months, with both runners and bikers.

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7.08 km

Lake Harriet Park

Highlight • Lake

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

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7.70 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 and picnic area, a fishing pier, a beach, the bandstand for performances of course, and a nice trail for running, walking and biking.

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8.77 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 lake is encircled by bike and walking trails, making it a hub for outdoor activities. Popular for birding, road biking, and running, Bde Maka Ska also supports windsurfing, sea kayaking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, and swimming, giving it its status as a prime recreational spot in the Twin Cities.

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9.22 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 the loop and features a parking area and restrooms. You get a great view across the longest part of the lake from here.

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11.2 km

Bde Maka Ska North Beach

Beach

12.0 km

Lake Bde Maka Ska Pavilion and Boat Rental

Highlight • Lake

Lake Bde Maka Ska Pavilion & Boat Rental in Minneapolis offers a wide range of activities and amenities. You can hike, barbecue, and picnic at the park, which includes picnic tables, a public restroom, slides, swings, and a volleyball court. The park features a well-paved 3-mile loop path for walking and biking, along with electric bicycles and boats for rent. Enjoy water sports and swimming on the lake, but be cautious of strong winds on breezy days.

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12.3 km

Bde Maka Ska Lake

Highlight • Lake

"Bde Maka Ska" (pronounced “b-day ma-KHA skah”) means "White Earth Lake" in the Dakota language. It is the largest lake in the chain of lakes located in this area, offering various water activities such as fishing, with a fishing pier, boat dock, and a designated beach area.

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

1.12 km

221 m

215 m

201 m

Surfaces

8.85 km

3.81 km

1.25 km

196 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 24 May

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

Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary

Lake Harriet South Beach

Lake Harriet Park

Lake Harriet

Bde Maka Ska

Thomas Beach

Lake Bde Maka Ska Pavilion and Boat Rental

Bde Maka Ska Lake

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