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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Wayzata

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Wayzata

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Wayzata

02:29

43.3km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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622 m

The Wayzata Historic Train Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

The Wayzata Railroad Depot has a rich and contentious history. The first train arrived in Wayzata in 1867, when the town was considered the "end of the road." The original …

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3.14 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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7.18 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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21.7 km

Molly's St. Bonifacius Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

This restaurant is located right on the Dakota Rail Trail. It has plenty of shaded outdoor seating. It's perfect to take a break on your bike ride.

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30.0 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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31.6 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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35.2 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 …

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36.2 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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43.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.5 km

1.40 km

165 m

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

2.02 km

1.84 km

253 m

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Wayzata

The Wayzata Historic Train Depot

Ferndale Marsh

Arcola Trestle Bridge Over Lake Minnetonka

Molly's St. Bonifacius Bistro

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Minnetonka Beach Section

Arcola Trestle Bridge

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