- Phalen Lake & Como Lake Ride1400 Phalen Dr, St Paul, MN
Hello, All!
Our next Woodbury Casual Cyclists Ride is a bit out of town.
We'll start at the parking lot near the Phalen Lake Beach House (1400 Phalen Drive, St. Paul). We'll head west on the bike trail paralleling Wheelock Parkway over to Lake Como (it's a quiet ride), circumnavigate the lake, and return to Phalen Lake. You can see the route and associated information here.
The distance is 12 miles and should take about 90 minutes, with 2 scheduled rest stops along the way. We'll see a Cardinal, a Hummingbird, Whales, and multiple waterfalls. Average speed will be 10 mph and the trail is in excellent condition. There are 3 medium hills on this ride.
Afterwards, there is an optional meal together at BOGA Ice Cream & Burger at 1440 Minnehaha Ave E, St. Paul (I will foot your first beverage). If you don't wish to attend the meal then you could extend your activity at Phalen Lake by riding around it (3 miles) or by renting a kayak or canoe at Whenever Watersports at the Phalen Beach House.
As always, the ride depends on the weather. Currently, it's looking OK but if it changes I'll let everyone know.
If you (and your bike) need a ride over there and back from Woodbury please DM me in Meetup - I have one slot open on my bike rack.
Looking forward to seeing you there. Keep On Riding!