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Excelsior Brewing – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from Bluff Creek Preserve

Mountain biking trails

Excelsior Brewing – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from Bluff Creek Preserve

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Excelsior Brewing – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from Bluff Creek Preserve

02:10

39.7km

220m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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6.04 km

Excelsior Brewing

Highlight • Pub

Great place to stop for a quick beer, it was there several year birthday today!

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14.7 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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15.7 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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19.8 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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22.3 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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25.2 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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7

32.4 km

Benches with a view of Lake Minnetonka

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great place to sit and enjoy the view of Lake Minnetonka.

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8

33.9 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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39.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

7.45 km

5.96 km

3.60 km

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

7.44 km

6.05 km

955 m

334 m

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