Cedar Lake – Cedar Lake loop from Blake Road

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Cedar Lake – Cedar Lake loop from Blake Road

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Cedar Lake – Cedar Lake loop from Blake Road

01:06

19.1km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.29 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4.38 km

Bike and Pedestrian Bridge over Beltline Boulevard

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge, completed in 2024, has eliminated a major detour on the Cedar Lake Trail.

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6.03 km

A bikeway roundabout

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a first for me: a bikeway traffic circle! It’s located at the intersection where the Kenilworth Trail meets the Midtown Greenway. It seems like the city is anticipating …

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7.30 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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8.46 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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12.1 km

Dakota Park Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Dakota Park Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that takes you above the railroad tracks that run alongside North Cedar Lake Regional Trail.

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14.2 km

Victoria Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a nice lake with several picnic tables around, providing a spot to sit and relax while taking in the scenery. It is located in Texa-Tonka Park, which offers …

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15.5 km

North Cedar Lake Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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17.7 km

Historic Hopkins Train Depot (Hiking Highlight)

Highlight • Historical Site

This depot, once the hub of multiple railroad routes, is now the hub for five regional recreational trails: the Nine Mile Creek Trail, the Minnesota Bluffs Trail, the Lake Minnetonka …

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19.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

3.76 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 12 October

26°C

15°C

24 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

March 26, 2025,Bike Ride on the Cedar Lake and North Cedar Lake Trails 2025-03-26

The purpose of this bike ride was to assess the continuity of the Cedar Lake Trail from Hopkins to the Midway Greenway. I’m pleased to report that, aside from a brief detour just before the Cedar Lake Trail connects with the Midway Greenway, the trail is now fully complete. Cyclists no longer need to pause for traffic at Blake Road, …