Shady Oak Lake – Saint Albans Bay Bridge loop from Shady Oak

Shady Oak Lake – Saint Albans Bay Bridge loop from Shady Oak

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Shady Oak Lake – Saint Albans Bay Bridge loop from Shady Oak

05:09

123km

690m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: August 17, 2026

Tips

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 14.2 km for 248 m

After 14.6 km for 248 m

After 22.4 km for 732 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.13 km

Shady Oak Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nice bike path along here to get you get to Shady Oak Beach from the LRT trail.

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1.70 km

Shady Oak Lake

Lake

14.5 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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23.0 km

Tamarack Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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27.9 km

Lake Minnetonka Regional Park

Nature Reserve

34.0 km

Benches on Dakota Regional Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

This trail is full of benches and trash cans. Depending on how long your ride is, you'll always have a comfortable spot to rest and properly discard your trash.

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42.9 km

View of Lake Waconia from the Dakota Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is an ideal place to take a break and enjoy a view of Lake Waconia from a comfortable bench.

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89.8 km

Lake Independence Picnic Area, Baker Park Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

Baker Park Reserve offers 2,700 acres of natural beauty on Lake Independence. Its amenities include a golf course, campground, playground, and paved biking/hiking paths.

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