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Hennepin County
Hopkins

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Downtown Hopkins

Routes
United States
Minnesota
Hennepin County
Hopkins

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Downtown Hopkins

Moderate

3.2

(22)

23

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Downtown Hopkins

02:16

46.3km

180m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

611 m

LTD Brewery and Raspberry statue

Highlight • Pub

Neat intersection, great beer at the brewery

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2

9.20 km

Libbs Lake

Highlight • Lake

Embark on a scenic cycling adventure along Fairchild Avenue, tracing the serene beauty of Libbs Lake. Pedal amidst picturesque landscapes, with the shimmering waters of the lake as your companion. …

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3

10.2 km

Minnehaha Creek Headwaters Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Minnehaha Creek starts it journey here, flowing out of Grays Bay of Lake Minnetonka, heading for Minnehaha Falls and then flowing into the Mississippi River.

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4

14.1 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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5

16.8 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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6

20.9 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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7

21.6 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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31.7 km

St. Albans Bay Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The St. Albans Bay Bridge carries Minnetonka Boulevard over St. Albans Bay, an inlet of Lake Minnetonka, connecting the cities of Excelsior and Greenwood in Minnesota. From the bridge you …

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B

46.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

18.8 km

4.67 km

2.91 km

165 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

19.8 km

3.38 km

1.10 km

255 m

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