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Cedar Lake – Lake Nokomis loop from VA Medical Center

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United States

Minnesota

Hennepin County

Cedar Lake – Lake Nokomis loop from VA Medical Center

Moderate

2.8

(27)

riders

Cedar Lake – Lake Nokomis loop from VA Medical Center

02:37

44.1km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 26.0 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.90 km

Viewpoint

8.04 km

View of Lake Street Bridge from Mississippi River Boulevard

Highlight • Viewpoint

An easily accessible section of the Mississippi River Boulevard that offers an elevated view of the river, with the Lake Street Bridge visible in the background. The lush green trees framing the scenery and the flowing river make this path a perfect place to ride.

Tip by

11.3 km

Mississippi River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the Mississippi River Trail features a causeway that runs directly along the river, providing a pleasant ride with scenic river views, the city skyline in the background, and surrounding trees creating a charming and peaceful atmosphere.

Tip by

14.9 km

Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Walking or biking the iconic Stone Arch Bridge is a must-do while in Minneapolis. The path of the bridge offers stunning views of the Minneapolis skyline and the Mississippi River. The bridge itself is a beautiful stone masterpiece.

Tip by

15.4 km

View of Saint Anthony Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Saint Anthony Falls is the only natural and major waterfall along the entire length of the Mississippi River. Known as Owámniyomni (which roughly translate to whirlpool) among the native Dakota people, the falls are of important cultural and spiritual significance.

Tip by

23.9 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.

Tip by

26.0 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.

Tip by

36.3 km

Cottontail on the Trail

Highlight • Monument

Designed by sculptor Jeff Barber, this bronze statue was placed along Minnehaha Parkway in 2002. Since then it has been embraced by local residents and is often decorated for holidays and events.

Tip by

37.2 km

Minnehaha Creek

Lake

38.7 km

Lake Nokomis

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The Lake Nokomis Trail in Minnesota is a 7.3-mile paved path that stretches from Minneapolis to Burnsville, connecting three communities: Minneapolis, Richfield, and Bloomington. This 10-foot-wide trail is popular for biking, walking, jogging, and inline skating, while also being wheelchair accessible. Along its route, the trail passes through parks, residential areas, and near popular attractions like the Mall of America and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. It links to other regional trails, such as the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway and Minnesota River Greenway, with parking available at various points, including Taft Park and the Cedar Nichols Trailhead. Lake Nokomis spans 204 acres and is a true natural highlight of the trail.

Tip by

44.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

2.75 km

2.23 km

1.03 km

444 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.4 km

10.7 km

847 m

202 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 19 August

27°C

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Comments

May 31, 2022,Bike Tour of Urban Waters: Six Lakes, Two Creeks and a River (Bde Maka Ska, Harriet, Nokomis, Hiawatha, Cedar and Isle Lakes, Minnehaha and Bassett Creeks, and the Mississippi River) 2022-05-31

This hike is our 3rd bike tour on a virtual biking tour of The Hebridean Way in Scotland.

All of the bike tours of this virtual tour can be seen in the collection named Virtual Bike Tour of the Hebridean Way. Here is the link to that collection: komoot.com/collection/1590217/-virtual-biking-tour-of-the-hebridean-way

May 10, 2023,Bike Ride in Urban Minneapolis 2023-05-10

This is bike ride #10 on our virtual biking tour of The Weser-Radweg, which you can follow at komoot.com/collection/2047316/-virtual-biking-tour-on-the-weser-radweg.

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Cedar Lake – Lake Nokomis loop from VA Medical Center

View of Lake Street Bridge from Mississippi River Boulevard

Mississippi River Trail

Stone Arch Bridge

View of Saint Anthony Falls

Brownie Lake

Cedar Lake

Cottontail on the Trail

Lake Nokomis

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