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 walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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1.38 km

Lake Bde Maka Ska Pavilion and Boat Rental

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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

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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

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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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5.84 km

Lake Harriet North Beach

Beach

7.52 km

Lake Harriet South Beach

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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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9.03 km

Lake Harriet Park

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

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9.65 km

Lake Harriet

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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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