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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Long Lake

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Long Lake

Hard

4.6

(1940)

11,088

riders

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Long Lake

05:21

93.9km

290m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

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Parking

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21.4 km

Molly's St. Bonifacius Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

This restaurant is located right on the Dakota Rail Trail. It has plenty of shaded outdoor seating. It's perfect to take a break on your bike ride.

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25.2 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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34.1 km

Mayer Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

A place to get on the trail in the small town of Mayer.

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46.9 km

Western Terminus of the Dakota Rail Trail in Lester Prairie

Highlight • Trail

An extension of the Dakota Rail Trail west into Lester Prairie in McLeod County was completed in 2019, and the long-term vision has it extend west into Hutchinson to link …

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53.5 km

Main Street, New Germany

Highlight • Settlement

Lots of options of bars and grills plus some coffee shops, etc.

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66.7 km

Grandy's Farm featuring goats, ponies, and self-serve food

Highlight • Rest Area

Grandy's Farm is located on the north side of the Dakota Rail Trail. It features goats, ponies, and a food stand where you can purchase food yourself.

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80.9 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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87.0 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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93.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

86.3 km

5.51 km

1.29 km

887 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.1 km

5.66 km

1.54 km

1.21 km

503 m

Elevation

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Long Lake

Molly's St. Bonifacius Bistro

View of Lake Waconia from the Dakota Trail

Mayer Trailhead

Western Terminus of the Dakota Rail Trail in Lester Prairie

Main Street, New Germany

Grandy's Farm featuring goats, ponies, and self-serve food

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Arcola Trestle Bridge

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