Map of the Dakota Rail Regional Trail
Dakota Rail Regional Trail
Dakota Rail Regional Trail
LENGTH:
28.5 miles
SURFACE:
paved
COMMUNITIES:
New Germany, Meyer, St. Bonifacius, Mound, Spring Park, Minnetoka Beach, Wayzata, Lester Prairie
HIGHLIGHTS:
rail trail, lakes, rural communities, local parks
NEARBY TRAILS:
RELATED LINKS:
The Dakota Rail Trail is a 28.5-mile long paved trail that reaches from the community of New Germany to the community of Lester Prairie in the eastern portion of Minnesota. The trail follows an abandoned rail corridor as it passes through the open countryside of Carver County and Hennepin County.
The route passes through small towns, farmland, wooded areas, wetlands and past large lakes. The trail provides recreation for a variety of uses and ages. The Dakota Rail Regional Trail is located southwest of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The trail is maintained by Carver County Parks and Recreation and the Three Rivers Park District.
Conditions
The Dakota Rail Trail is paved for the entire route. The trail is open for bike riding, running and walking.
Communities
The Dakota Rail Trail goes past the following communities: Wayzata, Minnetonka Beach, Spring Park, Mound, St. Bonifacius, Meyer, New Germany and Lester Prairie.
Points of Interest
The Dakota Rail Trail goes past the following points of interest (east to west):
| Downtown Wayzata |
| Wayzata Bay & Beach |
| Woodhill Golf Course |
| Bridge over Tanager Lake |
| Smith Bay |
| Bridge over Crystal Bay |
| Gale Woods Farm |
| Westonka Recreational Park |
| Lake Waconia |
Nearby Trails
Luce Line Trail: the Luce Line State Trail passes through Wayzata on the north side of Highway 12, just a few blocks from the trailhead for the Dakota Rail Regional Trail.
End Points
The eastern end of the Dakota Rail Regional Trail is located along Lake Street SE at Manitoba Avenue in Wayzata.
Th western end of the trail is located along Pine Street to the south of Central Avenue in Lester Prairie.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the Dakota Rail Regional Trail in Central Minnesota.
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