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Minnehaha Falls – Lake Nokomis loop from Edina

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Minnehaha Falls – Lake Nokomis loop from Edina

Moderate

3.2

(20)

riders

Minnehaha Falls – Lake Nokomis loop from Edina

03:30

58.8km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.2 km for 197 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.12 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

10.2 km

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.

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32.7 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.

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33.2 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.

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33.8 km

Ruins

36.1 km

Mississippi River Trail – Minneapolis Riverfront

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Along the 3,000+ miles of Mississippi River Trail you'll find hundreds of highlights. However, the section that runs along the river between the Twin Cities might just be some of the best. The views across the river and of the city skylines are incredible, and the variety of parks and other amenities dotted along the path are unmatched.

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44.3 km

Minnehaha Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This 53-foot waterfall offers breathtaking sights and sounds, and it's best to visit after rainfall when the waterfall is even more powerful.

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46.2 km

Minnehaha Creek

Lake

47.8 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.

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50.2 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.

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58.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.2 km

4.52 km

3.31 km

1.35 km

428 m

Surfaces

43.1 km

14.7 km

636 m

213 m

171 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

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Saturday 11 July

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

July 27, 2022,Bike Ride Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway in Minneapolis 2022-07-27

For some unexplained reason, before finishing this tour, my komoot app crashed and did not record the final 4 miles of the tour. Not only that, my "fail-safe", back-up Gaia GPS app crashed as well! Oh well. My wife Martha's Bosch Purion display (which rounds down to the mile) recorded 41 miles. No scheme is perfect. @Bumble-Bee

July 14, 2023,Bike Ride on the Minneapolis Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway 2023-07-14

This is bike ride #36 on our virtual biking tour o the coast of Britain from Brighton to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. You can follow our virtual tour at komoot.com/collection/2135739/-virtual-biking-tour-cycling-the-coast-of-britain-brighton-england-to-pembrokeshire-coast-national-park-wales. You can see a komoot collection of all our Virtual Biking Tours completed so far at this link: komoot.com/collection/1791709/-collection-of-our-virtual-biking-tours.

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Minnehaha Falls – Lake Nokomis loop from Edina

Cedar Lake

Brownie Lake

Stone Arch Bridge

View of Saint Anthony Falls

Mississippi River Trail – Minneapolis Riverfront

Minnehaha Falls

Lake Nokomis

Cottontail on the Trail

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