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Arcola Trestle Bridge – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from Vine Hill P&R

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Arcola Trestle Bridge – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from Vine Hill P&R

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Arcola Trestle Bridge – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from Vine Hill P&R

02:26

40.3km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.00 km for 303 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.9 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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12.4 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 …

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22.7 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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23.7 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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27.8 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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30.3 km

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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30.3 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 …

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33.2 km

Views between Grays Bay and Wayzata Bay

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 …

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40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

12.7 km

5.29 km

4.19 km

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

6.45 km

3.82 km

1.02 km

408 m

Elevation

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Arcola Trestle Bridge – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from Vine Hill P&R

Saint Albans Bay Bridge

Lake Minnetonka

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Minnetonka Beach Section

Arcola Trestle Bridge

Ferndale Marsh

The Wayzata Historic Train Depot

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Views between Grays Bay and Wayzata Bay

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