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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Saint Louis Park

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Saint Louis Park

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Saint Louis Park

03:46

82.8km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: June 23, 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.

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4.69 km

Luce Line Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Luce Line Regional Trail seamlessly connects the city to the Minnesota prairie for hikers and cyclists. Visitors cross wooded bridges with views of Bassett Creek marshlands and Medicine Lake, then pass through Plymouth and Golden Valley into Theodore Wirth Park. Enjoy great views of the Minneapolis skyline and access major trails like the Cedar Lake Trail and Midtown Greenway. West of Vicksburg Lane, the Luce Line State Trail extends more than 60 miles, transitioning from crushed limestone to pavement and natural paths. The Luce Line Regional Trail is open daily from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm.

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7.32 km

East Medicine Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

THis 12-acre park along the shore of Medicine Lake is a good spot to have a water or snack break during your ride. There's a playground for the kids too, if you are out on a family ride.

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7.75 km

Medicine Lake Regional Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead sits at the junction of Medicine Lake Trail and the Luce Line Regional Trail along the banks of Medicine Lake. The trailhead offers parking, beachside amenities, restrooms, and drinking fountains.

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8.86 km

Viewpoint

18.7 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 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

25.6 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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26.3 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

36.0 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.

Tip by

53.6 km

Tamarack Lake

Lake

63.1 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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82.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.9 km

20.2 km

6.00 km

5.85 km

4.81 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.2 km

13.8 km

5.24 km

2.07 km

388 m

Elevation

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Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Arcola Trestle Bridge loop from Saint Louis Park

Luce Line Regional Trail

East Medicine Lake Park

Medicine Lake Regional Trail Trailhead

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

Arcola Trestle Bridge

Dakota Rail Regional Trail – Minnetonka Beach Section

Benches on Dakota Regional Trail

Saint Albans Bay Bridge

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