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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Hardin Park loop from Golden Valley

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Hardin Park loop from Golden Valley

Moderate

2.9

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Hardin Park loop from Golden Valley

03:40

73.8km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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637 m

General Mills Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

12.8 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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16.9 km

Hardin Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Great access point for the Luce Line Regional Trail. Has a picnic shelter with tables and shade, a bicycle repair station and bathroom facilities.

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22.5 km

Bederwood Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Great access point for the Luce Line Regional Trail. Has ample parking, a bench in the shade and facilities.

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38.1 km

Bench with a scenic view of Oak Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place to take a break with a place to sit with a scenic view of Oak Lake

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59.0 km

Pedestrian Bridge Over U.S. Route 12

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A short pedestrian bridge that saves you from the chaos of trying to dart across U.S. Route 12.

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59.4 km

Luce Line State Trail Bridge Over Wayzata Boulevard

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A short bridge that carries the Luce Line State Trail over Wayzata Boulevard.

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73.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.9 km

18.0 km

4.52 km

3.38 km

Surfaces

47.8 km

18.2 km

5.54 km

2.14 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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23 %

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Hardin Park loop from Golden Valley

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Hardin Park

Bederwood Park

Bench with a scenic view of Oak Lake

Pedestrian Bridge Over U.S. Route 12

Luce Line State Trail Bridge Over Wayzata Boulevard

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