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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Hennepin County

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Hennepin County

Moderate

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Hennepin County

02:40

63.7km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. 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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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 5.31 km for 1.23 km

After 57.5 km for 1.86 km

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9.66 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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24.2 km

Benches on Dakota Regional Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

This trail is full of benches and trash cans. Depending on how long your ride is, you'll always have a comfortable spot to rest and properly discard your trash.

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32.0 km

View of Lake Waconia from the Dakota Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is an ideal place to take a break and enjoy a view of Lake Waconia from a comfortable bench.

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44.1 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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49.3 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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50.3 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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63.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.0 km

3.74 km

2.63 km

1.45 km

Surfaces

54.2 km

5.21 km

2.63 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Hennepin County

Ferndale Marsh

Benches on Dakota Regional Trail

View of Lake Waconia from the Dakota Trail

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Minnetonka Beach Section

Arcola Trestle Bridge

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