Gateway State Trail – Lake Phalen loop from Saint Bernards

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Gateway State Trail – Lake Phalen loop from Saint Bernards

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Gateway State Trail – Lake Phalen loop from Saint Bernards

01:17

21.8km

110m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.46 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.89 km

Gateway State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A popular multi-use trail that connects St. Paul to the countryside north of the city. The Gateway State Trail is mostly paved with gentle grades, a great choice for a …

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Lake Phalen

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Lake Phalen drains into the Mississippi River via Phalen Creek and it is the centerpiece of Phalen Regional Park. The lake is popular with all sorts of water sports enthusiasts …

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Bruce Vento Regional Trail

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Saint Paul-Changsha China Friendship Garden

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Saint Paul–Changsha China Friendship Garden is a beautiful scape with it's Chinese-style pavilions, koi pond, and lush plantings provide a calm, meditative backdrop. A perfect spot to pause, stretch, and take in the carefully designed landscape before continuing your journey.

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17.5 km

Keller Creek

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Keller Creek flows from Keller Lake, through Round Lake to the larger Lake Phalen. This is a pretty spot right off of Gateway State Trail, which is a popular multi-use trail, to pause and look for wildlife along the creek.

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