Cedar Lake is a bit of a hidden gem in Minneapolis. It is a part of chain of lakes but it’s the quietest and least frequented by the locals, primarily because it’s not encircled by roads that allow motor transport. That’s why it has the...More

We are so lucky in Minneapolis to have all the amazing lakes that we do. Cedar Lake is probably the least busy of the lakes but very enjoyable to bike and easy to get to off of the North Cedar Lake trail if you are...More

Most people who walk around the lakes tend to skip cedar so it is not as crowded as the others. There is not a paved path around this lake like the others but there is a dirt nature trail and a beach. The view of...More

I just hiked around Cedar Lake and it was really nice. I usually walk aroung lake of the isles or Calhoun. Those lakes are nice to hike around but there is always a lot of people hiking as well. When I hiked Cedar there was...More

Here too is a great well established bike trail. I've been on these different trails many a time but without a map I'm not sure which trail is which. So many that connect and make for great ridding options. Always so much to look at...More

The trails are nice and then the 1st point were theres swimming in shallow water to the drop off area. It's nice and shady close to the beach area and sunny when a bit further away from the beach in the water.

This lake is located right in the heart of Minnepolis. I have swam in this lake since I was a little girl. When we drive past it-- It always brings back wonderful memories of going there for a swim after school at North High School.