Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Wayzata

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Wayzata

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Wayzata

02:33

61.5km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.04 km for 81 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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805 m

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Dakota Rail Regional Trail stretches 28.1 miles from Wayzata to Lester Prairie, Minnesota, along the former Hutchinson Spur of the Great Northern Railway. This paved trail is popular with …

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3.52 km

Ferndale Marsh

Highlight • Natural

Ferndale Marsh is a 585-acre wetland complex. It features a mosaic of habitats including marshland, open water, grasslands, and wooded areas, providing a haven for various plant and animal species.

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5.08 km

Tanager Lake

Lake

8.05 km

Arcola Trestle Bridge Over Lake Minnetonka

Highlight • Bridge

This spot along the Dakota Rail Regional Trail offers views of Crystal Bay and Lake Minnetonka. It can be an awesome spot for a sunset.

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8.12 km

Arcola Trestle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Enjoy a spectacular view of the bay between Crystal Bay and Lake Minnetonka on the Dakota Regional Trail. A bonus is when you're there during sunrise or sunset.

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11.3 km

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Dakota Rail Regional Trail is a 13.5-mile paved trail that offers views of the Lake Minnetonka area and follows what was once the route of the Dakota Rail Corridor.

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13.1 km

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Dakota Rail Regional Trail is a 13.5-mile paved trail that offers views of the Lake Minnetonka area and follows what was once the route of the Dakota Rail Corridor.

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61.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.4 km

11.1 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

59.4 km

1.88 km