LRT-EP to Victoria 38+miles

Started out early at 7:30 am and met CO on Crosstown and headed down through Minnetonka Park Trail that went through the wetlands south of Hwy 7 and then through one person bike tunnel under Hwy 7 and winds north.

On a side note, when I first came across this, I went right by this tunnel because it did not look like it was used by bikers. As you can see it is a pretty tight squeeze. This trail winds around the wetlands to two blocks south of the LRT trail on Hwy 101. It was a beautiful morning, cool, quiet, with just a few runners and walkers on the trail. As we passed through Excelsior, the trail beyond shaded by trees gave me a preview of what a spectacular picture the trail would present when the colors change in the fall. Beside dodging rabbits, chipmunks and squirrels along the way, we had a turkey race across the trail and disappear in the woods. Just a mile or so before the city of Victoria is the4 entrance to the Carver County Park Reserve. We were able to add a few more miles to our ride. Part of the trails was closed for repaving; and since we started early the Visitor's Center was not open yet. This is a popular park for winter and summer activities. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing makes it a popular place for family to rent equipment and take lessons as first timers.



On the way back, took time out watching the sailboats cruising the lakes.
My total of 38+ miles and CO 40+ miles made it for a great early morning ride..........Keep pedaling and see you on the trails!!