Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway

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2.76 mi
82 ft
00h17
Easy

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Last verified: 20 August 2024

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The Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway is a linked series of park areas in Minneapolis, Minnesota that takes a roughly circular path through the city. The corridors include roads for automobile traffic plus paths for pedestrians and bicycles, and extend slightly into neighboring cities. About 50 miles (80 km) of roadway is in the system, and much of it was built in the 1930s as part of Civilian Conservation Corps projects. There are seven districts along the byway:

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Difficulty level: Easy (17/100)

Length: 2.76 mi

Duration: 00h17


Total ascent: 82 ft

Maximal slope: 1 %

Average slope: 1 %

Net ascent: 0 ft

Total descent: 82 ft

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Paved roads: 2.76 mi (100 %)

Cobblestones: 0 ft (0 %)

Bike paths: 2.76 mi (100 %)

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        1. Lake of the Isles

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          Lake of the Isles is a lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, connected to Cedar Lake and …
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        2. Edna S. Purcell House

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          The Edna S. Purcell house was designed by the firm of Purcell, Feick and Elmslie for architect …
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