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Lake Nokomis – Martin Olav Sabo Bridge loop from West Bank

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Lake Nokomis – Martin Olav Sabo Bridge loop from West Bank

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Lake Nokomis – Martin Olav Sabo Bridge loop from West Bank

02:32

43.1km

170m

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: July 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.6 km for 242 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.05 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 the best. The views across the river and of the city skylines are incredible, and the variety of parks and other amenities dotted along the path are unmatched.

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4.93 km

Lake Street–Marshall Avenue Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

One of the bridges that connects St. Paul and Minneapolis that has a great view above the trees along the river.

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12.5 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 biking, walking, jogging, and inline skating, while also being wheelchair accessible. Along its route, the trail passes through parks, residential areas, and near popular attractions like the Mall of America and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. It links to other regional trails, such as the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway and Minnesota River Greenway, with parking available at various points, including Taft Park and the Cedar Nichols Trailhead. Lake Nokomis spans 204 acres and is a true natural highlight of the trail.

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18.7 km

Minnehaha Creek

Lake

19.5 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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27.2 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.

Tip by

30.1 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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31.2 km

Kenilworth Channel

Lake

31.7 km

Lake of the Isles

Highlight • Lake

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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40.4 km

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis is Minnesota's first cable-stayed suspension bridge. Originally called the Midtown Greenway Pedestrian Bridge, it was renamed in honor of former U.S. Representative Martin Olav Sabo. The bridge is exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists, with a designated walking lane and a two-way bike path.

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43.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

1.25 km

963 m

468 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.3 km

3.33 km

300 m

169 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 29 July

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Comments

April 16, 2025,Bike Ride in Minneapolis: City of Lakes, Creeks, Rivers and a Bicycle Freeway 2025-04-16

I created this route to celebrate the amazing trail system in Minneapolis. It highlights three lakes, Minnehaha Creek, the Mississippi River, and the Midtown Greenway, which functions like a bicycle freeway running seamlessly from the Mississippi River through South Minneapolis back to the lakes.

May 10, 2023,Bike Ride in Urban Minneapolis 2023-05-10

This is bike ride #10 on our virtual biking tour of The Weser-Radweg, which you can follow at komoot.com/collection/2047316/-virtual-biking-tour-on-the-weser-radweg.

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Lake Nokomis – Martin Olav Sabo Bridge loop from West Bank

Mississippi River Trail – Minneapolis Riverfront

Lake Street–Marshall Avenue Bridge

Lake Nokomis

Cottontail on the Trail

Thomas Beach

Cedar Lake

Lake of the Isles

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge

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