Trailhead Parking Locations:

New Germany - Cty Rd 30 and Cty Rd 33 (east side)

Mayer - Hwy 25 and Cty Rd 30 (west side)

The Dakota Rail Regional Trail is a 44 mile former railroad corridor in the counties of Hennepin, Carver, and McLeod. In Carver County, the Dakota Rail Regional Trail is 12.5 miles in length extending from the east Carver/Hennepin county line near Lake Waconia to the Carver/McLeod county line near the City of New Germany. Approved uses for the trail include walking/hiking, biking, running, dog walking (on 6' leash) inline skating and roller skiing. Snowmobiling is not permitted on trail.

For additional information please visit the Dakota Rail Regional Trail page.