Little Earth Trail, Minneapolis

Name: Little Earth Trail
Address: Minneapolis, United States

#128 among attractions in Minneapolis

Cycling, Bike path

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Facts and practical information

Little Earth Trail is an approximately 1-mile, multi-use bicycle path in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, that links several neighborhoods, parks, businesses, and trails in the Phillips community. The trail begins at its northern end near the intersection of East Franklin Avenue and 16th Avenue South and eventually follows the west side of Hiawatha Avenue to the Midtown Greenway and Martin Olav Sabo Bridge. Named after the nearby Little Earth community, the shared-use pathway provides transportation and recreation opportunities, and is a frequent location of activism on social justice issues in Minneapolis. ()

Coordinates: 44°57'21"N, 93°14'36"W

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Phillips (East Phillips)Minneapolis United States

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Day trips

Little Earth Trail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Midtown Global Market, American Swedish Institute, The Cedar Cultural Center, Palmer's Bar.

1 miSW
Shopping, Department store, Art Deco architecture
Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis
25 min walk • In the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota, lies a vibrant and diverse destination known as the Midtown Global Market. This bustling building is not just a place; it's a sensory experience that brings together an array of cultures under one roof.
1.1 miW
Historic Swedish museum and arts center
American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, the American Swedish Institute stands as a vibrant testament to the cultural heritage and contributions of Swedish Americans. This museum, housed in the historic Turnblad Mansion, provides a window into the past, showcasing the art...
1 miN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
The Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis
25 min walk • The Cedar Cultural Center is a music venue in Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States near the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota. It is a 503 non-profit organization and operated by volunteers.
0.9 miN
Nightlife
Palmer's Bar, Minneapolis
24 min walk • Palmer's Bar is a dive bar and music venue located in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Known for its strong drinks, the bar serves as a live music venue at night.
0.6 miS
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Midtown Farmers' Market, Minneapolis
15 min walk • The Midtown Farmers Market is a seasonal open-air farmers market in the Midtown area of south Minneapolis. Established in 2003, the market is held Saturdays from May through October, and Tuesdays from June through October in a parking lot in the Corcoran neighborhood.
1.1 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Trylon Cinema, Minneapolis
27 min walk • The Trylon Cinema is a 90-seat movie theater in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The cinema was founded and is currently run by Take-Up Productions, a group of volunteers who got their start at the Oak Street Cinema before establishing the Trylon in 2009 within a former warehouse.
1 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Rarig Center, Minneapolis
26 min walk • The Rarig Center is a brutalist theater, television, radio, and classroom building on the University of Minnesota's campus in the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, US.
~730 ftS
Bridge, Vernacular architecture
Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, Minneapolis
4 min walk • The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge is a bridge in the city of Minneapolis and the first cable-stayed suspension bridge in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
1.1 miNE
Bridge
Dartmouth Bridge, Minneapolis
29 min walk • The Dartmouth Bridge is a steel girder bridge that spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis between the Cedar-Riverside area and the University of Minnesota campus area. It carries I-94/US 12/US 52. It was built in 1964 and was designed by Parsons Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas.
1.1 miNE
Bridge
Franklin Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis
29 min walk • The Franklin Avenue Bridge, officially the F.W. Cappelen Memorial Bridge, carries Franklin Avenue over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
0.9 miNW
Church
Mindekirken, Minneapolis
24 min walk • The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church of Minneapolis, better known as Mindekirken, is a Lutheran church in Minneapolis in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Little Earth Trail?

Nearby attractions include Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, Minneapolis (4 min walk), East Phillips, Minneapolis (7 min walk), Milwaukee Avenue Historic District, Minneapolis (10 min walk), Friends of the Cemetery, Minneapolis (12 min walk).

How to get to Little Earth Trail by public transport?

The nearest stations to Little Earth Trail:

Bus

Minnehaha Av • Lines: 2A, 2C, 67 (13 min walk)
22 Av S • Lines: 2A, 2C, 67 (13 min walk)

Light rail

Franklin Avenue • Lines: 901 (13 min walk)
Lake Street/Midtown • Lines: 901 (15 min walk)