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Bde Maka Ska – Thomas Beach loop from Linden Hills

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Bde Maka Ska – Thomas Beach loop from Linden Hills

Moderate

3.4

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Bde Maka Ska – Thomas Beach loop from Linden Hills

02:09

8.49km

20m

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: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.36 km

Bde Maka Ska North Beach

Beach

4.13 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 tables, a public restroom, slides, swings, and a volleyball court. The park features a well-paved 3-mile loop path for walking and biking, along with electric bicycles and boats for rent. Enjoy water sports and swimming on the lake, but be cautious of strong winds on breezy days.

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4.49 km

Bde Maka Ska Lake

Highlight • Lake

"Bde Maka Ska" (pronounced “b-day ma-KHA skah”) means "White Earth Lake" in the Dakota language. It is the largest lake in the chain of lakes located in this area, offering various water activities such as fishing, with a fishing pier, boat dock, and a designated beach area.

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6.14 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 lake is encircled by bike and walking trails, making it a hub for outdoor activities. Popular for birding, road biking, and running, Bde Maka Ska also supports windsurfing, sea kayaking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, and swimming, giving it its status as a prime recreational spot in the Twin Cities.

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6.59 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 the loop and features a parking area and restrooms. You get a great view across the longest part of the lake from here.

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8.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.91 km

324 m

250 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

1.41 km

1.17 km

751 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 10 May

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Bde Maka Ska – Thomas Beach loop from Linden Hills

Lake Bde Maka Ska Pavilion and Boat Rental

Bde Maka Ska Lake

Bde Maka Ska

Thomas Beach

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