Thomas Beach – Cedar Lake loop from Robbinsdale

Bike touring routes & trails

Thomas Beach – Cedar Lake loop from Robbinsdale

Easy

4.7

(7706)

18,913

riders

Thomas Beach – Cedar Lake loop from Robbinsdale

01:37

26.2km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.18 km for 202 m

After 10.1 km for 248 m

After 11.5 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.09 km

The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Part of Theodore Wirth Park, The Trailhead is a hub for outdoor recreation in the community. Here, you'll find ski passes and all the essentials for your adventures in the …

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11.5 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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13.5 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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16.4 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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17.1 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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19.2 km

Brownie Lake

Highlight • Lake

Named after the nickname of the landowner in the late 1800s, this lake is the smallest in the chain of lakes in the area. It features a walking and biking …

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20.0 km

The name Bryn Mawr means "great hill" in Welsh, and was officially designated as such in 1911. The park provides playing fields, walking paths, a picnic area, and a pleasant view of the city's skyline.

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26.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types