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Arcola Trestle Bridge – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from South Uptown

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Road cycling routes
United States
Minnesota
Hennepin County
Minneapolis

Arcola Trestle Bridge – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from South Uptown

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(5138)

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Arcola Trestle Bridge – Dakota Rail Regional Trail loop from South Uptown

03:17

71.5km

300m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 13, 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.

After 15.5 km for 2.05 km

After 19.1 km for 753 m

After 21.6 km for 1.70 km

After 23.5 km for 1.85 km

After 27.5 km for 1.33 km

After 29.0 km for 98 m

After 29.3 km for 248 m

After 55.7 km for 1.40 km

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4.38 km

Cedar Lake

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Cedar Lake is a lake with a long history. Over two centuries, Cedar Lake has undergone significant transformations in shape, size, and land use; it has evolved from industrial wasteland …

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2

8.98 km

North Cedar Lake Regional Trail

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The North Cedar Lake Regional Trail is a 4.4-mile paved trail that starts in Hopkins and passes through St. Louis Park to connect to other paved trails in Minneapolis.

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3

10.1 km

This is a nice lake with several picnic tables around, providing a spot to sit and relax while taking in the scenery. It is located in Texa-Tonka Park, which offers …

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4

29.2 km

Saint Albans Bay Bridge

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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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5

39.3 km

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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6

40.3 km

Arcola Trestle Bridge

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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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46.9 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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68.3 km

Cedar Lake

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This lake boasts three distinct beach areas with access to Cedar Lake. Also, the area provides numerous amenities, including a cross-country ski trail, fishing pier, picnic area, and walking path.

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71.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.1 km

20.3 km

8.80 km

2.66 km

497 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.6 km

10.7 km

8.66 km

1.14 km

225 m

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