Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Saint Louis Park

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Saint Louis Park

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Saint Louis Park

03:43

81.4km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

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 53.0 km for 966 m

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After 68.3 km for 551 m

After 69.0 km for 2.20 km

Waypoints

Start point

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4.69 km

Luce Line Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Luce Line Regional Trail seamlessly connects the city to the Minnesota prairie for hikers and cyclists. Visitors cross wooded bridges with views of Bassett Creek marshlands and Medicine Lake, …

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7.00 km

Medicine Lake Regional Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead sits at the junction of Medicine Lake Trail and the Luce Line Regional Trail along the banks of Medicine Lake. The trailhead offers parking, beachside amenities, restrooms, and drinking fountains.

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7.45 km

Viewpoint

17.9 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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24.9 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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25.6 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 …

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35.3 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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52.8 km

Tamarack Lake

Lake

62.3 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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79.3 km

Victoria Lake and Playground

Highlight • Lake

This is a nice lake with several picnic tables around, providing a spot to sit and relax while taking in the scenery. It is located in Texa-Tonka Park, which offers …

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