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Bde Maka Ska – Lake Harriet loop from Minneapolis Institute of Art

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Bde Maka Ska – Lake Harriet loop from Minneapolis Institute of Art

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Bde Maka Ska – Lake Harriet loop from Minneapolis Institute of Art

03:45

14.7km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.00 km

Lake of the Isles - Lagoon and Channel

Highlight • Lake

1.38 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 …

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2.16 km

Bde Maka Ska North Beach

Beach

4.14 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 …

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4.79 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 …

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6.03 km

Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary

Highlight • Forest

Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary is a popular spot for birding within Lyndale Park. It is across the street from Lake Harriet and the paved path for running, biking, and walking runs between the lake and the bird sanctuary.

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7.53 km

Lake Harriet South Beach

Highlight • Beach

Lake Harriet South Beach offers views of the Minneapolis skyline from afar. The paved path around the lake is often very busy in the warmer months, with both runners and bikers.

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9.04 km

Lake Harriet Park

Highlight • Lake

Every late fall/early winter, Lake Harriet plays host to rare waterfowl and gulls before it freezes.

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9.66 km

Lake Harriet

Highlight • Lake

You might find a live music concert happening at this park in the summer, but it remains a great destination all year-round, music or not. Facilities here include a playground …

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

1.02 km

382 m

142 m

Surfaces

8.70 km

4.69 km

1.01 km

224 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 17 July

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Bde Maka Ska – Lake Harriet loop from Minneapolis Institute of Art

Lake of the Isles - Lagoon and Channel

Lake Bde Maka Ska Pavilion and Boat Rental

Thomas Beach

Bde Maka Ska

Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary

Lake Harriet South Beach

Lake Harriet Park

Lake Harriet

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