Bde Maka Ska – Cedar Lake loop from Beth El Synagogue

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Bde Maka Ska – Cedar Lake loop from Beth El Synagogue

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(25)

runners

Bde Maka Ska – Cedar Lake loop from Beth El Synagogue

02:07

20.1km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.70 km

Lake of the Isles Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful lake! The bike trail is bumpy, if you have some speed, I'd recommending riding on the road. Watch for parked cars.

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8.86 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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9.21 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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10.8 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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11.3 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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14.0 km

Lake of the Isles Lagoon and Channel

Lake

14.3 km

Midtown Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a paved, two-lane corridor reserved for bikes. The Greenway runs for 5.5 miles and is a converted rail trail that runs largely separate from other streets, allowing you to bike uninterrupted. Here you get nice views of Lake of the Isles.

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15.8 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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16.9 km

Cedar Lake

Highlight • Lake

Cedar Lake is a lake with a long history. Over two centuries, Cedar Lake has undergone significant transformations in shape, size, and land use; it has evolved from industrial wasteland to modern parks. Despite being part of the city's park system, Cedar Lake is less frequented than its counterparts. Tucked between neighborhoods, it is bordered by the Grand Rounds on its south and west shores. The southeast shore features a thin strip of park land. Former railroad right-of-way along the lake now serves as world-class bike and nature trails, with ongoing repurposing into a light rail transit corridor.

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