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Franklin Avenue Bridge – Weisman Art Museum loop from East Bank

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Franklin Avenue Bridge – Weisman Art Museum loop from East Bank

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Franklin Avenue Bridge – Weisman Art Museum loop from East Bank

01:11

19.3km

130m

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: August 6, 2026

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.54 km

Franklin Avenue Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

At 1055 feet long and with a span of 400 feet, this bridge is an impressive sight to behold, even more impressive is the view of the Mississippi River from the bridge.

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3.42 km

Eastern Trailhead of the Midtown Greenway

Highlight • Trail

This is the eastern trailhead of the Midtown Greenway, which heads directly west to Lake Calhoun on the other side of South Minneapolis.

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5.39 km

View of Lake Street Bridge from Mississippi River Boulevard

Highlight • Viewpoint

An easily accessible section of the Mississippi River Boulevard that offers an elevated view of the river, with the Lake Street Bridge visible in the background. The lush green trees framing the scenery and the flowing river make this path a perfect place to ride.

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6.07 km

Lake Street–Marshall Avenue Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

One of the bridges that connects St. Paul and Minneapolis that has a great view above the trees along the river.

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9.10 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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18.0 km

Viewpoint

18.5 km

Weisman Art Museum

Highlight • Monument

The wild, angled walls of the Weisman Art Museum were designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry. The museum's collections prominently feature modern art and, interestingly, Korean furniture.

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19.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

1.72 km

800 m

251 m

184 m

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

3.27 km

368 m

302 m

105 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 25 August

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Franklin Avenue Bridge – Weisman Art Museum loop from East Bank

Franklin Avenue Bridge

Eastern Trailhead of the Midtown Greenway

View of Lake Street Bridge from Mississippi River Boulevard

Lake Street–Marshall Avenue Bridge

Mississippi River Trail – Minneapolis Riverfront

Weisman Art Museum

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