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15Tango · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:22 am Post subject: Luce Line Labor Day Weekend

I'm planning to bike the Luce Line trail either Sunday or Monday (the day depends on if I can get anyone to join me and what day works best for anyone else, plus the weather has a vote - so far, looks like partly cloudy and 70-ish both days). Right now, I'll probably go off Langlie's bookmark list, unless I find time to make my own. Meet at 4th Ave. NE and Prospect St. NE in Hutchinson at 9am on whatever day we happen to go - also flexible on the start time, can start earlier or later, depending on what works best for everyone who joins this expedition.
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TECGeoJim · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 2:31 pm Post subject:

This sounds like fun! I will see if it will work in my (wife's) schedule.

Red_Devil35 · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:38 pm Post subject:

It does sound like fun.
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Rustynails · Geocacher Joined: 27 Oct 2009 Posts: 659

Someone logged this 8-31-11 "Found it08/31/2011 Was planning on caching on the Luce Line, but there's a trail closed sign further up. I hope it reopens this fall". (http://coord.info/GCZ8FY)

15Tango · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:06 am Post subject:

There's nothing on their website about it being closed (www.luceline.com), but I did put a call in to Metro Trails and Waterways (the suggested contact number on the website) and I'm waiting for a call back.

If it's closed at Hutch, it would prolly be better to start in Plymouth and go West. Meet at 0900 on whatever day works, Sunday or Monday, at GC1BAV9-Luce Line Parking 1.
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KRedEP · Geocacher Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 712

I'm interested. Can't on Sunday or Monday morning. But if you are all out on Monday afternoon, and I can get away, I might like to join you en-route. Don't schedule the date based on me because I'm iffy. Just wanted to let you know I'm working on it.

TECGeoJim · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:11 pm Post subject:

It looks like I can't make it on Sunday and I don't know about Monday. Family is leaving for the North Shore tomorrow morning.

Red_Devil35 · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 7:12 am Post subject:

15Tango · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:49 am Post subject:

From the DNR website -

15Tango · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:00 am Post subject:

Anyhow, I'm doing this on Monday, starting at 9am at GC1BAV9 in Plymouth (Luce Line Parking 1, linky thingy in previous post). Caching along the way, I believe 3 hours out and however long it takes to get back is reasonable, since you're not biking the whole time. If anyone is on the fence or wants to join me along the way, PM me and I'll send you my cell number. And if I can figure out how to do so, I'll make this an event on FB.
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Red_Devil35 · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:10 pm Post subject:

Red_Devil35 · Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 5:02 pm Post subject:

TECGeoJim · Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 10:23 am Post subject:

Red_Devil35 · Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 4:18 pm Post subject:

Just crossed the trail on Major Ave/Co Rd 4, and there were' trail closed ahead' signs on both sides of the road.
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swfan · Geocacher Joined: 23 Feb 2008 Posts: 103

I can make it. I'll be there at 9:00.