Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Fox Woods Nature Preserve

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Fox Woods Nature Preserve

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Fox Woods Nature Preserve

02:16

53.6km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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6.81 km

Round Lake

Highlight • Lake

Round Lake, part of the Purgatory Creek Chain of Lakes, features a trail that circles the entire lake, offering waterfront views along the way. In the winter, you can enjoy activities like ice skating on the rink found here.

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23.6 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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30.3 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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30.4 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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31.1 km

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Minnetonka Beach Section

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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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33.2 km

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Dakota Rail Regional Trail is a 13.5-mile paved trail that offers views of the Lake Minnetonka area and follows what was once the route of the Dakota Rail Corridor.

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49.7 km