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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Observation Platform loop from Spring Park

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Hennepin County

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Observation Platform loop from Spring Park

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Observation Platform loop from Spring Park

02:19

38.2km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.0 km for 198 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

907 m

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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9.33 km

Lake Minnetonka Regional Park

Nature Reserve

3

16.1 km

Observation Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place for looking for waterfowl out on the lake.

Tip by

4

16.7 km

Sunny Lake

Highlight • Lake

Sunny Lake, nestled within Carver Park Reserve, offers a picturesque biking experience. Conveniently positioned along the Baker Carver Regional Trail, you can enjoy a pleasant loop around the lake's tranquil …

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21.9 km

Tamarack Lake

Lake

6

22.4 km

Tamarack Lake

Highlight • Lake

Caught glimpses of it today like you say Matthew. Guessing it pops out more in the fall/winter.

Tip by

7

29.4 km

Excelsior Brewing

Highlight • Pub

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

Tip by

8

30.0 km

Excelsior Streetcar Line

Highlight • Museum

The storage area where the street cars rest. Don't know much about this line, but it looks like maybe it runs again?

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B

38.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

9.15 km

8.04 km

4.49 km

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

10.7 km

9.03 km

123 m

115 m

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