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Hike Trail

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

5.0 (2 Ratings)
14.8
mi
Distance
75
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
LakeViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
14.82mi
Distance
75ft
Elevation Gain
115ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
974ft
High Point
928ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
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: https://www.threeriversparks.org/locations

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
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Contributors
Three Rivers Park District