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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Saint Bonifacius

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Saint Bonifacius

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Saint Bonifacius

02:25

42.3km

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: June 17, 2026

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8.36 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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9.97 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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13.6 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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14.5 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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21.2 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 depot was located about a block east of the current depot.
As the railroad expanded westward, more tracks were laid between Lake Minnetonka and Main Street in Wayzata.

This decision led to protests from citizens due to issues such as noise, cinders, sparks, and the feeling of being cut off from the lake. Residents demanded that the railroad owner, James J. Hill, relocate the tracks further north, away from the lakeshore. Hill refused, resulting in the town filing a lawsuit. In 1881, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that Hill was trespassing on village property.

Known for his stubborn and powerful nature, Hill was infuriated. Instead of moving the tracks north, he tore down the existing Wayzata depot and built a new, smaller depot a mile east of town. This action effectively made Wayzata "off the map" for rail service, forcing residents to walk a mile through marshy terrain to catch a train. Hill famously declared that Wayzata residents could "walk a mile for the next twenty years."

Eventually, the city of Wayzata reconciled with Hill. As part of this agreement, Hill commissioned the construction of the current magnificent Wayzata Depot in 1906. This new depot was built in a more convenient location, closer to the downtown business district and on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, officially putting Wayzata "back on the map." The tracks were never moved, and trains still operate between the lakeshore and the town of Wayzata.

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23.7 km

Ferndale Marsh

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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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27.7 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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42.3 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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42.3 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

592 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.1 km

1.84 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

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Comments

September 6, 2025,Dakota Rail Trail - Wayzata - St Bony

Our actual was 26 miles. We caught some heavy rain and hail which freeked out the phone.

April 10, 2023,Bike Ride on the Dakota Rail Trail 2023-04-10

This is our first bike ride of the year We had to turn around because there was snow still covering much of the trail.

This is bike ride #1 on our virtual biking tour of The Weser-Radweg, which you can follow at komoot.com/collection/2047316/-virtual-biking-tour-on-the-weser-radweg.

July 8, 2023,Bike Ride on the Dakota Rail Trail from Crystal Bay to Saint Bonifacious 2023-07-08

This is bike ride #30 on our virtual biking tour o the coast of Britain from Brighton to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. You can follow our virtual tour at komoot.com/collection/2135739/-virtual-biking-tour-cycling-the-coast-of-britain-brighton-england-to-pembrokeshire-coast-national-park-wales. You can see a komoot collection of all our Virtual Biking Tours completed so far at this link: komoot.com/collection/1791709/-collection-of-our-virtual-biking-tours.

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Saint Bonifacius

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Minnetonka Beach Section

Arcola Trestle Bridge

The Wayzata Historic Train Depot

Ferndale Marsh

Arcola Trestle Bridge Over Lake Minnetonka

Molly's St. Bonifacius Bistro

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