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Dakota Rail Regional Trail

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  2. MN
  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
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15.4

Miles

24.8

KM
Paved Path

1,023' 312 m

High

930' 284 m

Low

305' 93 m

Up

346' 106 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (0°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Need to Know

Three Rivers Park District does not maintain regional trails in the winter. Cities along each trail have the option to maintain the trail for winter activities.

For more info and trail closure areas please visit our website.

Description

This paved trail offers a spectacular view of Lake Minnetonka and follows the route of the former Dakota Rail Corridor through St. Bonifacius, Minnetrista, Mound, Spring Park, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, and Wayzata. In Carver County an additional 12.5 miles of paved trail extends west of St. Bonifacius to Mayer.

More location information and maps: threeriversparks.org/locations

Contacts

Land Manager: Three Rivers Park District

Shared By:

Three Rivers Park District
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  4.0 from 4 votes

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in Minneapolis - St. Paul

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#4

in Minneapolis - St. Paul

#224

in Minnesota

#12,904

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