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West Medicine Lake Park Beach – Boardwalk loop from Medicine Lake

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West Medicine Lake Park Beach – Boardwalk loop from Medicine Lake

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4.5

(2589)

8,983

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West Medicine Lake Park Beach – Boardwalk loop from Medicine Lake

01:25

24.1km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.64 km

Clifton E. French Regional Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Clifton E. French Regional Park provides a wide range of activities, including playgrounds, a visitor center, swimming beach, fishing pier, and illuminated trails. The north shore of Medicine Lake is the most popular area, attracting people who enjoy swimming in the water and relaxing on the beach.

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8.43 km

West Medicine Lake Park Lakeside View

Highlight • Lake

At over 70 acres, this is the larger of the two Medicine Lake Parks. It features a nice beach area, playground, sports courts, and picnic areas. This spot offers lovely views of Medicine Lake, with a bench on the shore to take in the beauty.

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9.03 km

West Medicine Lake Park Beach

Highlight • Beach

West Medicine Lake Park Beach offers a public waterfront with picnicking areas, volleyball courts, fishing spots, and a playground. A 2.7-mile paved pathway connects this park to the Medicine Lake Regional Trail in Minneapolis and the Luce Line Trail in Plymouth, providing scenic views of the lake along the way. The trail winds through the park, leading to the beach, and offers peaceful moments away from the road. Open daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, the park is dog-friendly with public restrooms and picnic tables, making it a great destination for outdoor fun.

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11.0 km

Boardwalk

Highlight • Bridge

Nice boardwalk along the Luce Line Regional Trail. There is a small pull-off halfway through, so you can pull over and enjoy the wonderful views.

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13.4 km

Luce Line Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Luce Line Regional Trail seamlessly connects the city to the Minnesota prairie for hikers and cyclists. Visitors cross wooded bridges with views of Bassett Creek marshlands and Medicine Lake, then pass through Plymouth and Golden Valley into Theodore Wirth Park. Enjoy great views of the Minneapolis skyline and access major trails like the Cedar Lake Trail and Midtown Greenway. West of Vicksburg Lane, the Luce Line State Trail extends more than 60 miles, transitioning from crushed limestone to pavement and natural paths. The Luce Line Regional Trail is open daily from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Tip by

16.5 km

Cortlawn Pond

Lake

22.4 km

Medicine Lake Regional Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead sits at the junction of Medicine Lake Trail and the Luce Line Regional Trail along the banks of Medicine Lake. The trailhead offers parking, beachside amenities, restrooms, and drinking fountains.

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22.8 km

East Medicine Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

THis 12-acre park along the shore of Medicine Lake is a good spot to have a water or snack break during your ride. There's a playground for the kids too, if you are out on a family ride.

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24.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

1.37 km

266 m

214 m

180 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

794 m

774 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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West Medicine Lake Park Beach – Boardwalk loop from Medicine Lake

Clifton E. French Regional Park

West Medicine Lake Park Lakeside View

West Medicine Lake Park Beach

Boardwalk

Luce Line Regional Trail

Medicine Lake Regional Trail Trailhead

East Medicine Lake Park

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