Thomas Beach – Bde Maka Ska loop from Southwest

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Thomas Beach – Bde Maka Ska loop from Southwest

Moderate

2.7

(15)

runners

Thomas Beach – Bde Maka Ska loop from Southwest

01:32

14.6km

60m

Running

Moderate run. 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 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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568 m

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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2.08 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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3.75 km

Lake Harriet North Beach

Beach

6.26 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 …

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6.62 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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9.38 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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10.0 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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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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