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Minneapolis, MN: Luce Line Trail

The Luce Line Trail marks the remnants of an old railroad. The trail is 99-percent gravel, with many wooden bridges over creeks, roads, and low lying areas. Any road crossing along this trail offers a spot to park the car and jump on.

Author: Matty
Date: 16 Jul 2007 10:58:21 AM
Activity: Mountain Biking
State: Minnesota (MN)
Distance: 15.18 mi  (Change units)
Calories: 795
Average Speed: 18.5 mph
0:03:14/mi
Duration: Total: 0:49:07
Active: 0:49:07
Unaccounted: 0:00:00
Elevation: Total Gain: 657 ft
Total Loss: 690 ft
Net Change: -33 ft
Difficulty: 5 / 10
Tags: St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnetrista
Rating: Unrated   Rate it

This trail is excellent for an early weekend morning or an after-work ride as it is flat, offers plenty of shade, and can be ridden without the hassles of constant traffic and city noise.

The trail travels through rolling fields, many horse pastures, and a few beautiful golf courses as well. It's perfect for putting some miles on the mountain bike or cross bike and excellent for the family as well. Many of the small towns along the way other places to hydrate or grab a meal or coffee/beer. Benches, picnic tables and bathrooms facilities are also scattered along the trail.

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Minneapolis, MI: Luce Line Trail

Dist: 15.18 mi Points: 300 Calories: 795
Time: 0:49:07 Speed: 18.5 mph Pace: 3:14 / mi

Points of Interest

The Tail End

Location: 44.957024°, -94.000053°

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Prestine golf courses are also a common occurence along this trail...both private and public

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One of many horse pastures you'll encounter along the trail

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They're pretty much my favorite animal!!

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A canopy of trees covers most of the trail providing ample shade on those scorcher days

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One of many wooded bridges along the trail

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Facilities are scattered along the trail

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Fence line and more beautiful horse pastures

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Luce Line State Trail Map

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Again with the horses

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Besides horse pastures...llamas also graze next to the trail

Ox Yoke Inn

Location: 44.981314°, -93.732605°
Superb food and beer near the turnaround point of this ride.

Possible Start

Location: 44.993470°, -93.417177°
Starting the ride from West Medicine Lake Park is an option.

Coffee Shop

Location: 44.961458°, -93.846588°
Just off the trail (a couple blocks to the north), a coffee shop sits on the corner of Main Street just west of the bridge crossing the Crow River.

Oak Lake

Location: 44.961200°, -93.797171°
A shallow but beautiful lake along the path. A bench offers a chance to get off the bike and enjoy the view.

Oak Lake

Location: 44.961200°, -93.797171°

Steel Bridge

Location: 44.961579°, -93.846202°
Steel Bridge in Watertown as the trail crosses the Crow River.

Steel Bridge

Location: 44.961579°, -93.846202°
Steel bridge crossing the Crow River.

The Luce Line Trail

Location: 44.956295°, -93.884697°
This gravel trail is mostly straight as an arrow with slow curves in either direction.

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