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

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

Hop on your bike in Saint Louis Park and cruise east into the heart of Minneapolis—this ride is a city classic! You’ll cover a little over 13 km, mostly on friendly cycleways and smooth pavement, so it’s ideal for a relaxing commute or a mellow weekend spin. The route has a gentle climb at the start, but you’ll lose a bit more elevation than you gain—perfect for keeping the legs fresh as you roll into town.

Saint Louis Park is known for its leafy neighborhoods and wide-open parks, while Minneapolis is packed with bike-friendly infrastructure, coffee shops, and a thriving riverfront. With more than 80% of the ride on paved surfaces and most of it set aside for bikes, you’ll enjoy stress-free pedaling. Don’t forget to look up as you cross into Minneapolis—the city’s skyline greets you as you approach, and the bike culture here is among the best in the U.S. Lock up your bike at one of the many racks downtown and reward yourself with a coffee or pastry before heading back!

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The best bike routes from Saint Louis Park to Minneapolis

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Cedar Lake Trail, St. Louis Park to 1406 Spruce Pl, Minneapolis

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

25.5 km
Distance
110 m
Ascent
126 m
Descent
B2B00450 55416>55402 via W 26th St, Cedar Lake Trl, S 10th St, 3rd Ave S
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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

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
B2B00705 55416 > 55402 via Midtown Greenway, Park Ave
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B2B00705 55416 > 55402 via Midtown Greenway, Park Ave

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

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
B2B00876 55416>55415 via Cedar Lake Trl
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B2B00876 55416>55415 via Cedar Lake Trl

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

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
MidTown Greenway Run
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MidTown Greenway Run

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

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

 
5.7 km
Distance
17 m
Ascent
16 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

 
11.8 km
Distance
45 m
Ascent
58 m
Descent
B2B00973 55408>55455 via midtown greenway, W river road, E river road, and harvard st se
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B2B00973 55408>55455 via midtown greenway, W river road, E river road, and harvard st se

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

Catch MTG just W of Uptown library. Watch traffic on Washington
11 km
Distance
0 m
Ascent
27 m
Descent
B2B00803 55410 > 55407 via E Calhoun Pkwy, Midtown Greenway
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B2B00803 55410 > 55407 via E Calhoun Pkwy, Midtown Greenway

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

Approx. 4.5 miles each way.
7.7 km
Distance
13 m
Ascent
15 m
Descent
B2B00023 55426 > 55403 via Kenilworth and Kenwood area
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B2B00023 55426 > 55403 via Kenilworth and Kenwood area

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

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 (not …
10.3 km
Distance
58 m
Ascent
65 m
Descent
B2B00711 55416 > 55402 via Kenilworth Trail, Cedar Lake Trail
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B2B00711 55416 > 55402 via Kenilworth Trail, Cedar Lake Trail

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

Approx. 5.5 miles each way.
9 km
Distance
61 m
Ascent
62 m
Descent
B2B00281 55406>55402 via Cedar Lake Trail, 10th Street
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B2B00281 55406>55402 via Cedar Lake Trail, 10th Street

Cycling route in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

9.5 km
Distance
59 m
Ascent
68 m
Descent

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