Martin Olav Sabo Bridge – Fort Snelling loop from West 21st Street

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge – Fort Snelling loop from West 21st Street

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Martin Olav Sabo Bridge – Fort Snelling loop from West 21st Street

04:44

78.2km

360m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 706 m for 255 m

After 28.8 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

848 m

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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1.37 km

Kenilworth Channel

Lake

2.53 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 …

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8.35 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 …

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8.87 km

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Have lunch with you on a long ride? Sit on one of the benches on this bridge to eat while you enjoy the view of downtown Minneapolis! Bonus? Ride this bridge at night… it lights up blue!

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21.1 km

Fort Snelling

Highlight • Historical Site

I hadn't been here in maybe 40 years since I was in 6th grade. There is quite a bit to see here in this rebuilt fort. Neat to see how …

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28.6 km

Fort Snelling State Park

Nature Reserve

28.7 km

Gun Club Lake

Lake

37.1 km

View of Cedar Avenue Bridge from Minnesota River Greenway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Big bridge with a neat bike section mounted lower than the car section. Nice way to cross the river on a bike.

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74.8 km

Bike and Pedestrian Bridge over Beltline Boulevard

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge, completed in 2024, has eliminated a major detour on the Cedar Lake Trail.

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77.2 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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78.2 km

End point

Train Station

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