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Lake Harriet – Bde Maka Ska loop from Southwest

Lake Harriet – Bde Maka Ska loop from Southwest

Easy

3.1

(25)

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Lake Harriet – Bde Maka Ska loop from Southwest

00:43

15.7km

50m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.19 km for 61 m

After 9.29 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.22 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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4.37 km

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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5.55 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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8.89 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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9.35 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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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

3.84 km

1.16 km

324 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

3.57 km

344 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 24 August

28°C

12°C

38 %

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Lake Harriet – Bde Maka Ska loop from Southwest

Lake Harriet South Beach

Lake Harriet

Bde Maka Ska

Lake Bde Maka Ska Pavilion and Boat Rental

Bde Maka Ska Lake

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