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Minnesota
State Trails
Luce Line
Hennepin, Carver,
McLeod & Meeker
Counties
The Luce Line State Trail is a 63 mile long
former railroad grade which is being
developed for biking, hiking, horseback
riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling,
and cross-country skiing. The limestone
surfaced trail runs from Plymouth 30 miles
west to Winsted, with a parallel treadway
for horseback riding. Snowmobiles are
allowed on the trail west of Stubb’s Bay
Road. (Snowmobiles are prohibited between
Vicksburg Lane and Stubbs Bay Road. Be
aware of local speed limit restrictions.)
The trail from Hutchinson to Cedar Mills
was developed with a base of crushed
granite in 1998. The crushed granite is of a
larger size than the crushed limestone, but
is bikeable.
The trail from Winsted to Hutchinson was
developed with a class five aggregate base
in 2002. The aggregate base is of a larger
size than the crushed granite, but is bikeable.
Stretching across the varied landscapes of
metropolitan and rural Minnesota, the Luce
Line is a preserved strip of countryside
alive with many varieties of plants and
animals. In the east the influence is
woodland, a carry-over from the Big Woods
that once occupied the area. Rolling stands
of sugar maple and basswood, along with
many colorful forest floor ground-cover plants
can be found here. From Hutchinson
westward, the Big Woods gives way to
remnants of the tall-grass prairie, with many
prairie plants still visible.
Wildlife inhabitants range from deer, fox and
mink to owls and pheasant. Many adjacent
lakes also support ducks and geese. The Luce
Line is truly like a jaunt down a quiet country
road.
Share the Trail with Others:
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Stay on designated trail.
Keep right so others can pass.
Keep all pets on leash/Dispose of pet
waste.
Obey traffic signs and rules.
Pack out all garbage and litter.
Respect adjoining landowners rights
and privacy.
Warn other trail users when passing by
giving an audible signal. Some horses
may be spooked by quiet bikers. Let
them know you are passing.
Overnight camping and campfires are
permitted only on designated
campsites. Do not leave campfires
unattended.
Enjoy the beauty of wild plants &
animals, but leave them undisturbed for
all to enjoy.
Trail users are legally responsible for
obeying the rules and regulations
provided in Minnesota Rules, 6100.3000.
PARKING AVAILABLE:
* Do not leave valuables in your vehicle.
• PLYMOUTH, off of 10th Ave. No.
and Vicksburg Lane.
• LONG LAKE, take Old Crystal Bay
Rd. south to Watertown Rd., then
west to to Stubb’s Bay Rd.. Go south
1/4 mile to parking lot on west side
of the road.
• LYNDALE, off County Road 92.
• Off of Carver County Road 127, south
of County Road 20.
• 2 located in Hutchinson, both located
off Hwy 7, one on the east end and
one on the west end of town.
For more information:
DNR Information Center
500 Lafayette Road
Saint Paul, MN 55155-4040
(651) 296-6157 (metro area)
1-888-MINNDNR [646-6367] (MN toll free)
TDD
(651) 296-5484 (metro area)
1-800-657-3929 (MN toll free)
Minnesota Department of Tourism
100 Metro Square
121 7th Place East
Saint Paul, MN 55101-2112
(651) 296-5029 (metro area)
1-800-657-3700 (MN toll free)
"Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs of the Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources is available to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed or
religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual
orientation, age or disability. Discrimination inquiries should be sent to the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4031; or the
Equal Opportunity Office, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C., 20240."
• In the towns of Watertown, Winsted,
Silver Lake, Cedar Mills and Cosmos.
Minnesota Bikeway Maps
Minnesota Department of Transportation
395 John Ireland Boulevard
Room 110
Saint Paul, MN 55155
(651) 296-2216
MnDOT produces two maps (east and west
MN) that grade the quality of road shoulders
suitable for biking. There is a charge for these
maps. Maps not available for the Metro area.
Printed on recycled paper
with a minimum of 30%
post-consumer material.
This information is available in alternative format upon request.
You can also view trail maps at the DNR website at:
The Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required for all
cross-country skiers on public cross-country ski
trails who are aged 16 and above. The Ski Pass
must be signed and in your possession when skiing
on any public ski trail in Minnesota.
© 3/2003 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/maps.html
For more information about the Ski Pass, please
call the DNR Info Center at 1-888-MINNDNR;
1-888-646-6367.
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Luce Line State Trail
20
Hennepin, Carver, McLeod
and Meeker Counties
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Crushed Limestone
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Crushed Aggregate Base
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Lake
Long
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Facilities
Parking
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Picnic / Rest Area
Campground
Toilet
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Shorefishing
2
Scale in Miles
101
WAYZATA
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Katrina
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MOUND Arm
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