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Thomas Beach – Cedar Lake loop from Robbinsdale

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Thomas Beach – Cedar Lake loop from Robbinsdale

Easy

4.7

(7706)

18,913

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Thomas Beach – Cedar Lake loop from Robbinsdale

01:35

26.2km

140m

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: July 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.21 km for 202 m

After 11.5 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.10 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 park. There are lockers, a drinking fountain, restrooms, concessions, and equipment rentals.

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6.34 km

Bryn Mawr Meadows

Highlight • Rest Area

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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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 various water activities such as fishing, with a fishing pier, boat dock, and a designated beach area.

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13.6 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.

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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 increased cycling activity now that the Kenilworth Trail has reopened.

A tip for Komoot users: Yesterday, when I tried to create a route along the newly reopened Kenilworth Trail, the app kept directing me off the trail and onto nearby roads and pedestrian paths. This may be because the trail’s updated route hasn't yet been added to OpenStreetMap. As I rode, I was consistently redirected away from the trail. However, don’t worry—the new Kenilworth Trail is well marked and easy to follow all the way to where it connects with the North Cedar Lake Trail.

Tip by

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 trail, and kayaking and canoeing are allowed, but it is off-limits to motorized watercraft, making it a more peaceful destination for hiking and water activities.

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26.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

2.36 km

545 m

452 m

392 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

6.04 km

325 m

172 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 29 July

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Thomas Beach – Cedar Lake loop from Robbinsdale

The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park

Bryn Mawr Meadows

Bde Maka Ska Lake

Thomas Beach

A bikeway roundabout

Cedar Lake

Brownie Lake

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