Luce Line — firm-limestone Plymouth return
Minnesota · Rail-trail
Walk to the designated main trail at the named public start. Follow the state trail west toward Long Lake for up to 2 miles and retrace. Take the STATE trail west, not the distinct paved regional trail east. Stop before soft tread, crossings or barriers; parallel horse tread excluded.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Plymouth · Minnesota
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Firm crushed limestone main state trail
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Former-rail grade with local rises, ramps and gravel texture. Wider hybrid tires advised.
- Starting location
- Luce Line State Trail public parking near 10th Avenue North and Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth, MN
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Named mapped trail/park reference, not the exact public entrance, parking lot or driving route. Follow the separate written public start.
Luce Line — firm-limestone Plymouth return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Luce Line State Trail public parking near 10th Avenue North and Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth, MN.
DNR identifies this public trail parking location. Use signed open ordinary visitor spaces, walk to the main path, and obey current vehicle-entry and event restrictions. Seasonal toilets and water are not guaranteed operational.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Walk to the designated main trail at the named public start. Follow the state trail west toward Long Lake for up to 2 miles and retrace. Take the STATE trail west, not the distinct paved regional trail east. Stop before soft tread, crossings or barriers; parallel horse tread excluded.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Firm crushed limestone main state trail. Former-rail grade with local rises, ramps and gravel texture. Wider hybrid tires advised.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. DNR confirms limestone west from Plymouth and keeps an October 9, 2026 horse-only bridge closure at Watertown. That mode-specific notice does not establish a bicycle closure or a bridge inspection. The selected Plymouth return is far east of Watertown. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.