Bde Maka Ska – Thomas Beach loop from West Lake Street

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Bde Maka Ska – Thomas Beach loop from West Lake Street

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Bde Maka Ska – Thomas Beach loop from West Lake Street

01:05

18.0km

40m

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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.65 km for 106 m

After 12.6 km for 225 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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300 m

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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2.25 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 …

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2.71 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 …

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5.96 km

Lyndale Park Rose Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the second-oldest public rose garden in the United States, showcasing a hundred different types of roses and some 3,000 plants in all.

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7.76 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 …

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8.28 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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12.7 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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18.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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