Minneapolis Cedar Lake Trail Bike Path, January Sunset

A sunset illuminates the Cedar Lake Trail, a multi-use path in Minneapolis. This trail occupies a former railroad corridor, part of a significant rail-to-trail conversion project in the Twin Cities. Opened in the early 1990s, the Cedar Lake Trail was among the first such conversions in the region, transforming disused railway lines into public infrastructure for active transportation and recreation. Today, it serves as a vital link for cyclists and pedestrians, connecting downtown Minneapolis with western suburbs and forming a key component of the city's extensive parkway and trail system.