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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Excelsior Brewing loop from Wayzata

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Excelsior Brewing loop from Wayzata

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Excelsior Brewing loop from Wayzata

01:42

31.6km

160m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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566 m

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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12.2 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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13.9 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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14.4 km

Lake Minnetonka

Highlight • Lake

Lake Minnetonka is one of Minnesota's most well known lakes, which is quite the feat for a state know as "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".

It was formed roughly 10,000 …

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15.4 km

Excelsior Brewing

Highlight • Pub

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

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24.5 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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25.5 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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29.6 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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31.6 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

8.81 km

4.43 km

3.67 km

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

5.00 km

3.65 km

963 m

324 m

Elevation

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Excelsior Brewing loop from Wayzata

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Benches with a view of Lake Minnetonka

Saint Albans Bay Bridge

Lake Minnetonka

Excelsior Brewing

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Minnetonka Beach Section

Arcola Trestle Bridge Over Lake Minnetonka

Ferndale Marsh

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