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Arcola Trestle Bridge – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from Mound

Arcola Trestle Bridge – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from Mound

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Arcola Trestle Bridge – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from Mound

01:52

42.6km

210m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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After 27.6 km for 98 m

After 27.9 km for 248 m

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7.99 km

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Minnetonka Beach Section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This portion of the Dakota Rail Regional Trail near Minnetonka Beach offers scenic views along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. This section of the 29-mile paved trail is popular due to its proximity to the water; you get nearly continuous lake vistas and pass by buildings and attractions that reflect the area’s history as a 19th-century resort destination. The trail is open for walking, running, and cycling, with easy access to parking and facilities along its route.

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8.97 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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13.1 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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15.6 km

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 bikers, skaters, and hikers, offering a look at lakes, wetlands, woodlands, and farmlands. Starting in Wayzata, you can park at the trailhead on Grove Lane and grab a bite or fill up water downtown. The Carver County section extends an additional 12.5 miles west of St. Bonifacius to Mayer. Maps along the trail show your location, restrooms, and nearby services, with parking available at several locations.

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18.7 km

Bushaway Road Bay Views

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Following the paved bike lane alongside Bushaway Road, in this lovely stretch, you can enjoy views on both sides of the path as it runs between these two bays of Lake Minnetonka. At one end, you will also cross the Gray's Bay Bridge.

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27.8 km

Saint Albans Bay Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bike path features its own bridge. You get views back towards Saint Albans Bay and out onto Excelsior Bay stretching out into Lake Minnetonka.

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28.3 km

Lake Minnetonka

Highlight • Lake

Lake Minnetonka is one of Minnesota's most well known lakes, which is quite the feat for a state know as "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".

It was formed roughly 10,000 years ago at the end of the last ice age, and it has been inhabited ever since. The name derives from the Dakota language and means “the-water-they-speak-of-is-large”. Which is fitting since it covers an area of 14,528 acres.

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28.9 km

Viewpoint

42.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

18.4 km

2.56 km

158 m

136 m

Surfaces

35.0 km

6.07 km

955 m

597 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Arcola Trestle Bridge – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from Mound

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Minnetonka Beach Section

Arcola Trestle Bridge

Ferndale Marsh

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Bushaway Road Bay Views

Saint Albans Bay Bridge

Lake Minnetonka

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