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A Walk, a Bike Ride or a Skate Around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis

By Clara James, About.com

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Minneapolis' Lake Harriet: A Walk or Bike Ride Around Lake Harriet

Lake Harriet Bandshell

Lake Harriet Bandshell

Clara James
Lake Harriet is a very pretty and popular lake in southwest Minneapolis.

Lake Harriet is surrounded by parkland and gardens. 2.99 miles of cycle and skater trail circle the lake, and a 2.75 mile trail for walkers and runners.

The cycle trail runs around the lake in a clockwise direction. Begin the tour at the Lake Harriet Bandshell on the north shore of the lake, where East Lake Harriet Parkway and West Lake Harriet Parkway meet. There is a parking lot here, and on-street parking nearby, and all around the lake.

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