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Arcola Trestle Bridge – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from Minnetonka Beach

Arcola Trestle Bridge – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from Minnetonka Beach

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Arcola Trestle Bridge – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from Minnetonka Beach

02:09

49.9km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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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 24.9 km for 98 m

After 25.2 km for 248 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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620 m

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.

Tip by

7.27 km

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 bikers, skaters, and hikers, offering a look at lakes, wetlands, woodlands, and farmlands. Starting in Wayzata, you can park at the trailhead on Grove Lane and grab a bite or fill up water downtown. The Carver County section extends an additional 12.5 miles west of St. Bonifacius to Mayer. Maps along the trail show your location, restrooms, and nearby services, with parking available at several locations.

Tip by

10.3 km

Bushaway Road Bay Views

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 Lake Minnetonka. At one end, you will also cross the Gray's Bay Bridge.

Tip by

12.0 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. Enjoy the peaceful ambiance and natural splendor, making the ride a memorable one.

Tip by

25.1 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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37.3 km

Lake Minnetonka Regional Park

Nature Reserve

49.2 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.

Tip by

49.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

19.8 km

4.66 km

2.14 km

124 m

102 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

8.16 km

955 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Arcola Trestle Bridge – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from Minnetonka Beach

Arcola Trestle Bridge

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Bushaway Road Bay Views

Libbs Lake

Saint Albans Bay Bridge

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Minnetonka Beach Section

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