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Midtown Greenway – Cedar Lake loop from Franklin Avenue

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Midtown Greenway – Cedar Lake loop from Franklin Avenue

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Midtown Greenway – Cedar Lake loop from Franklin Avenue

02:09

34.2km

170m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.1 km for 65 m

After 28.8 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.81 km

Midtown Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Midtown Greenway, a 5.5-mile former railroad corridor in south Minneapolis, features dedicated biking and walking trails. Owned by the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority and maintained by the City of Minneapolis, the Greenway came to be from advocacy by the Midtown Greenway Coalition. The Midtown Greenway runs separated from the street, either in a gorge or on a levee, allowing for efficient, barrier-free riding. It connects west to paths around the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes and the Southwest LRT Trail, and east to paths along the Mississippi River. This path is accessible 24/7, with trails plowed in winter and well-lit at night.

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8.67 km

Cedar Lake

Highlight • Lake

Cedar Lake is a lake with a long history. Over two centuries, Cedar Lake has undergone significant transformations in shape, size, and land use; it has evolved from industrial wasteland to modern parks. Despite being part of the city's park system, Cedar Lake is less frequented than its counterparts. Tucked between neighborhoods, it is bordered by the Grand Rounds on its south and west shores. The southeast shore features a thin strip of park land. Former railroad right-of-way along the lake now serves as world-class bike and nature trails, with ongoing repurposing into a light rail transit corridor.

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14.0 km

The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Part of Theodore Wirth Park, The Trailhead is a hub for outdoor recreation in the community. Here, you'll find ski passes and all the essentials for your adventures in the park. There are lockers, a drinking fountain, restrooms, concessions, and equipment rentals.

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17.1 km

Luce Line Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail spans over 63 miles, connecting the urban and rural areas of the town. This section, running through Theodore Wirth Park, maintains a relatively flat terrain, offering beautiful greenery, especially during the fall when the leaves change color.

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18.7 km

Theodore Wirth Regional Park

Highlight • Forest

Theodore Wirth Park spans over 740 acres in Golden Valley, bordering Minneapolis to the east. Within the vast park are over 80 acres of waterways, as well as 280 acres dedicated to golf courses. Wirth Park boasts 1.35 miles of trails open to pedestrians and cyclists winding through diverse landscapes of woodlands, prairies, creeks, and the Bassett Creek valley.

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24.2 km

Theodore Wirth Mountain Bike Trail Access

Highlight • MTB Park

Amazing trails right next to downtown Minneapolis. Avoid trails after rain or snow melt.

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26.7 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.

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34.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

9.09 km

1.00 km

458 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

9.04 km

6.10 km

378 m

Elevation

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Midtown Greenway – Cedar Lake loop from Franklin Avenue

Midtown Greenway

Cedar Lake

The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park

Luce Line Regional Trail

Theodore Wirth Regional Park

Theodore Wirth Mountain Bike Trail Access

Cedar Lake

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