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Cedar Lake | Minneapolis


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Landmark: Cedar Lake
City: Minneapolis
Country: USA Minnesota
Continent: North America

Cedar Lake, Minneapolis, USA Minnesota, North America

Overview

Cedar Lake remains remarkably serene and preserved within Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes offering a tranquil respite from busier lakes nearby like Bde Maka Ska.

Cedar Lake boasts heavily wooded shorelines and secluded beaches amidst Kenwood and Bryn Mawr neighborhoods with strong local conservation ties.

Cedar Lake was originally a marshy wetland complex that got thoroughly revamped by dredging efforts and subsequent 20th-century park development.

Cedar Lake retained much of its natural charm despite being somewhat altered for connection with city water systems and nearby parkways.

Lake and surrounding parklands became focal point of Horace Cleveland's Grand Rounds vision integrating green spaces liberally throughout Minneapolis utterly.

Efforts by citizens and naturalists alongside Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board have preserved a wild feel around lake despite heavy urbanization occurring nearby.

It remains one of least developed lakes in chain and favorite among locals preferring remarkably quieter more serene surroundings naturally.

Surface area spans roughly 169 acres of water naturally laid out.

Shoreline stretches roughly 2.7 miles through heavily forested terrain winding sloppily around numerous bends.

Shallower than Bde Maka Ska with eerily calm waters perfectly suited for extremely quiet boating.

Bde Maka Ska and Lake of Isles are linked via somewhat navigable channels and also bike trails for pedestrian strolling.

Cedar Lake's shoreline remains pretty gnarly and heavily forested unlike some super manicured lakes giving it a seriously wild vibe within city limits.

Tall oaks and pines stand guard around it surrounded by native grasses and multiple dirt trails winding deeply through woods.

Stuff to do and see includes super exciting events and major attractions occurring daily with lots of fun and entertainment everywhere.

Cedar Lake boasts three tiny beaches with distinct character.

Cedar Lake East Beach is tucked away beneath trees and sports a gnarly local atmosphere.

It retains somewhat of a counterculture vibe and remains pretty laidback often less crowded than many nearby heavily trafficked destinations.

Cedar Lake Point Beach offers quite a delightfully more laidback family friendly swimming experience near a trail alongside rail line on west side.

Cedar Lake South Beach is pretty chill and locals mostly hang out there due to somewhat sketchy accessibility issues nearby residents face daily.

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Paddleboarding and canoeing are allowed on the lake which prohibits motorized watercraft essentially restricting usage rather severely for some enthusiasts.

Paddling is perfect here amidst sparse boat traffic and somewhat intimate surroundings.

Launching becomes ridiculously easy from either sandy beach or obscure designated access points down by water's very edge.

Sentences appear irregular in length often surprisingly so rather haphazardly.

Several major trails crisscross Cedar Lake.<br>Cedar Lake Trail is a dedicated bike freeway running west into suburbs and east fairly quickly toward downtown areas.

Kenilworth Trail meanders along lake's eastern shoreline and links up with Lake of Isles pretty directly nowadays.

Winding pretty deeply through woods along north shore and somewhat obscure south shores for a relatively quiet nature experience.

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Anglers frequently fish from shore on north and west sides of lake.

Anglers might snag largemouth bass or northern pike and sometimes crappie or sunfish in those waters with moderate frequency apparently.

Few motorboats exist here maintaining a serene atmosphere pretty ideal for anglers.

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Cedar Lake's untrammelled surroundings furnish vital habitat for urban wildlife quite luxuriantly amidst relatively untouched natural areas.

You may encounter turtles and ducks and perhaps deer near water's edge occasionally along with herons and loons surprisingly.wooded north shore teems quietly with many birds making it rather ideal basically for avid birdwatchers obviously.

Cedar Lake embodies quintessential urban wilderness deeply nestled within city limits surprisingly still harboring vast ecological treasures.

Preservation efforts have been bolstered by scant shoreline development with much of lakefront remaining devoid of paved roads and nearby buildings.

Park board diligently maintains native buffers around waterways for erosion control and wildlife habitat restoration purposes effectively.

Stormwater control projects help improve lake water quality significantly and reduce pollution from runoff pretty effectively nowadays.

Ongoing efforts retain its natural integrity in delicate balance with surging popularity and heavy trail usage mostly nowadays everywhere.

Kenwood neighborhood lies just southeast boasting historic homes and offering fairly direct access to trails down there.

Bryn Mawr Meadows sprawls north of a lake offering recreation fields amidst open space pretty much everywhere freely.

Cedar Lake Regional Trail ranks among most vital bike routes ever constructed in Twin Cities metropolitan area surprisingly.

Kenilworth Lagoon links Cedar Lake and Lake of Isles via a scenic waterway accessible mostly by paddle.

Mornings are perfect for quiet strolls and spotting birds while summer afternoons are great for swimming or paddling energetically offshore.

Biking or walking in is encouraged near Hidden Beach and Cedar Lake Parkway where parking is pretty limited on east side.

Restrooms are available near Cedar Lake Point Beach mostly during warmer months and at fewer spots elsewhere occasionally.

Dogs are permitted on trails as long as they're on leash but aren't allowed on beaches for various obscure reasons apparently.

Trails comprise a motley mix of paved and dirt paths with eastern routes being wheelchair-friendly and stroller-suitable on mostly smooth surfaces.

Cedar Lake remains a tranquil obscure treasure nestled deep within Minneapolis' urban sprawl quietly.

It appeals deeply to seekers of serene escapes amidst lush surroundings remarkably close to downtown yet far from teeming hordes.

It's an ideal haven for walkers and paddlers alike beneath starry night skies in utterly rural surroundings naturally.



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