How cycling in Saint Louis Park could look like.
How cycling in Minneapolis could look like.

Quick ride by bicycle from Saint Louis Park to Minneapolis

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Saint Louis Park to Minneapolis

46 min
Duration
13.2 km
Distance
69 m
Ascent
84 m
Descent
17.2 km/h
Avg. speed
280 m
Max. altitude

Hey there, fellow cyclist! Fancy a ride from Saint Louis Park to the vibrant city of Minneapolis? It's a sweet little 13.2 km journey that you can take at your own pace.

Starting off in the charming suburb of Saint Louis Park, known for its lush parks and friendly neighborhoods, you'll cruise along mostly on smooth asphalt. The majority of this ride is on designated cycleways, which means less hassle with traffic and more time to enjoy the scenery.

As you pedal on, enjoy the gentle ups and downs, with a small ascent to get your heart pumping and a nice descent to let the wind ruffle your hair. The route is mostly quiet and peaceful, with just a smidge of living streets adding some variety to your ride.

Before you know it, you'll arrive in Minneapolis, where the urban adventures await. Whether it's grabbing a bite at a local café or exploring the city's famous lakes and cultural spots, there's plenty to soak up once you hit the city's lively streets.

So, grab your helmet, hop on your bike, and enjoy this delightful ride from suburb to city!

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The best bike routes from Saint Louis Park to Minneapolis

B2B00532 55426>55402 via Cedar Lake Trl, 10th St
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B2B00532 55426>55402 via Cedar Lake Trl, 10th St

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America

Bike lanes on 2nd Ave run opposite of traffic.   To return to Cedar Lake Trl, take S6th St to 3rd Ave S (heading south), turn onto S7th St and then take the bike lanes running opposite of traffic on Marquette Av.   Take to 11th St, which you can take to the intersecti
11.9 km
Distance
61 m
Ascent
55 m
Descent
B2B00705 55416 > 55402 via Midtown Greenway, Park Ave
City bikePaved
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B2B00705 55416 > 55402 via Midtown Greenway, Park Ave

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America

The Midtown Greenway is a protected bike trail. Park Ave, 9th St S, and Marquette Ave have dedicated bike lanes. Approx. 4.5 miles each way.
7.6 km
Distance
17 m
Ascent
19 m
Descent
B2B00730 55416 > 55415 via Kenilworth Trail, Cedar Lake Trail
City bikePaved
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B2B00730 55416 > 55415 via Kenilworth Trail, Cedar Lake Trail

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America

This route uses bicycle trails and dedicated bicycle lanes all the way to your destination.
10.7 km
Distance
46 m
Ascent
69 m
Descent
B2B00876 55416>55415 via Cedar Lake Trl
City bikePaved
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B2B00876 55416>55415 via Cedar Lake Trl

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America

On return trip will need to take 4th St to Portland Av in order to get onto S 11th St to get back to the Cedar Lake Trail. 
9.8 km
Distance
54 m
Ascent
53 m
Descent
B2B00450 55416>55402 via W 26th St, Cedar Lake Trl, S 10th St, 3rd Ave S
City bikePaved
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B2B00450 55416>55402 via W 26th St, Cedar Lake Trl, S 10th St, 3rd Ave S

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America

Cedar Lake Pkwy has a bike path.  At the intersection of Cedar Lake Pkwy and Cedar Lake Rd, cross the street in order to get on the path which will get onto the Cedar Lake Trail.  
9.9 km
Distance
145 m
Ascent
149 m
Descent
MidTown Greenway Run
City bikePaved
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MidTown Greenway Run

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America

From Lake of the Isles to Midtown greenway and back ending at Butter Bakery
20.3 km
Distance
95 m
Ascent
95 m
Descent
B2B00008 55408>55402 via Bryant Ave, Nicollet Mall
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B2B00008 55408>55402 via Bryant Ave, Nicollet Mall

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America

 
5.7 km
Distance
17 m
Ascent
16 m
Descent
B2B00281 55406>55402 via Cedar Lake Trail, 10th Street
City bikePaved
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B2B00281 55406>55402 via Cedar Lake Trail, 10th Street

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America

9.5 km
Distance
59 m
Ascent
68 m
Descent
B2B00047 55414 > 55408 via Greenway Trail and River Roads
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B2B00047 55414 > 55408 via Greenway Trail and River Roads

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America

Begin your route by riding east on 36th Street to Bryant Avenue South. Go left on Bryant and take that past Lake street to the entry to the Greenway Trail. You will ride the Greenway Trail all the way to the Mississippi River (at Hiawatha use the Sabo bridge or cautiously cross at the crosswalk).
11.1 km
Distance
40 m
Ascent
46 m
Descent
B2B00711 55416 > 55402 via Kenilworth Trail, Cedar Lake Trail
City bikePaved
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B2B00711 55416 > 55402 via Kenilworth Trail, Cedar Lake Trail

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America

Approx. 5.5 miles each way.
9 km
Distance
61 m
Ascent
62 m
Descent
B2B00023 55426 > 55403 via Kenilworth and Kenwood area
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queenpdog
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B2B00023 55426 > 55403 via Kenilworth and Kenwood area

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America

Begin your route by making your way to Louisiana Avenue South via the Hwy 7 service or frontage road. Go south on Louisiana to the Kenilworth Trail. Get on the Kenilworth trail traveling east. As the trail splits behind Calhoun Village, be sure to stay to the left on the Kenilworth Trail (no
10.3 km
Distance
58 m
Ascent
65 m
Descent
B2B00259 55410>55415 via Lake Harriet Trail, Midtown Greenway, 11th Ave
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B2B00259 55410>55415 via Lake Harriet Trail, Midtown Greenway, 11th Ave

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America

 
11.8 km
Distance
45 m
Ascent
58 m
Descent

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