Chain of Lakes Paddling
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Paddle Boarding towards Lake of the Isles
Molly O'Connor

Lake of the Isles
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Lake of the Isles
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Canoeing on Lake of the Isles
Molly O'Connor

Paddling on Lake of the Isles at Sunset
Molly O'Connor

Chain of Lakes
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Checking out some spots along the Kenilworth Trail corridor
Michael Hicks

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Summary
Minneapolis may be a metropolis, but with a 13-mile circuit of interconnected lakes just 15 minutes southwest of downtown, you will forget you are in a bustling city. During a warm and sunny summer day, paddling the Chain of Lakes circuit is a must-do either solo or with the whole family.
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Distance
13.0 miles
Destination Distance From Downtown
2.1 miles
Difficulty
1 of 5 diamonds
Time To Complete
4 hours
Half an hour to as long as you want
Seasonality
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Late spring- fall
Dog Friendly
On Leash Only
Dogs are allowed on the trail; they are not allowed on swim beaches, food service areas, in buildings. Dogs must be leashed, cleaned up after, and under their owner's control at all times. There is an off leash dog park near Lake of the Isles.
Fees Permits
No
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