Dakota Rail Regional Trail
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.
13.5 miles | Paved
5 AM–10 PM
Seton Channel, Arcola bridges to undergo maintenance in May
In May, routine bridge maintenance will take place on two Dakota Rail Regional Trail bridges. The affected bridges are the Arcola Bridge in Minnetonka Beach and Orono, and the Seton Channel Bridge in Spring Park and Mound. The project includes removal and replacement of the wingwalls and approaches at each end of both bridges.
Each bridge will be impassable while the project is taking place, so segments of the regional trail will be closed until work is complete. The following is the project timeline and affected areas of the trail:
- Seton Channel Bridge – trail closed between Warren Avenue in Spring Park and Montclair Lane in Mound for approximately two weeks beginning May 14
- Arcola Bridge – trail closed between North Shore Drive in Orono and Lafayette Road in Minnetonka Beach for approximately two weeks beginning in late May
Trail users should use alternate routes around the affected areas during the project. Inclement weather could affect the project timeline. View a map of the project location and affected trail segments.
Interactive Map of Dakota Rail Regional Trail
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Trails and Roads
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Interactive Map of Dakota Rail Regional Trail
Things To Do
Biking in Three Rivers is a great way to get the whole family outside. Whether you’re the casual rider or a cyclist in training, you’ll appreciate more than 240 miles of off-roadway bike/hike trails that wind through woodlands and grasslands and rim the shorelines of lakes and ponds at our parks.
Three Rivers offers abundant scenery for you and your dog to enjoy year round, with paved, turf, regional and skijoring/dog sledding trails that are dog-friendly. Dogs must be on a six-foot non-retractable leash unless in a designated dog off-leash area. Owners must pick-up after their dogs.
One of the best ways to explore year-round is to head out for a hike on the extensive trail system in Three Rivers. Trails wind through the woodland, grassland and wetland habitats of many species of wildlife. You’ll be amazed at what you might see along the way.
Please note: In winter, hiking on cross-country ski trails is not permitted.
Parking
Trail users can park in these designated public parking areas:
- Wayzata, 175 Grove Lane
- Wayzata, 3401-3465 Lyric Ave. (Municipal Parking Lot — Navarre)
- Mound, 5515 Lynwood Blvd.
- Gale Woods Farm
- St. Bonifacius, 4150 Bell St.
- St. Bonifacius, 8973 Partridge Road
- Mayer, State Highway 25 and First Street Northwest
Parks That Connect
It pays to be nice! Learn how to Share the Trail with bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
Winter Plowing
Over 100 miles of the regional trail system are maintained in the winter, generally from mid-November through March. This is achieved through a partnership between Three Rivers and local cities.
Dakota Rail Regional Trail is plowed in Minnetonka Beach, Mound (County Road 110 to Seton Channel), Spring Park, Wayzata and Orono. Other segments of the trail are not maintained. See winter trail maintenance information.
Volunteers Needed
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