LRT Trail from EP to Chaska 28+miles

Good morning,
Just finished a ride with CO through the SW metro. Early start from Miller Park parking lot got us on the LRT limestone gravel trail through EP neighborhoods, along Lake Riley down to Chaska crossing Hwy 212 and then along the Gedney Pickle Factory as we accessed the bike trail that weaved through the neighborhood and through the new tunnel under Hwy 41.

CO led a bike ride on this trail earlier in the summer. The trail is paved, which made a smooth ride around the neighborhood and to Lake Grace.


It was a cool quiet morning on the trail, passing a few early walkers with their dogs and some early bikers taking advantage of the cool temperatures before the rise of the mercury by mid-day. A stop at one of the pavilions in Fireman's Park for a power bar break (hydrate, hydrate) then a stop at Chaska Lawn and Garden Store, which is a great stop for gardeners. We biked through town to catch the trail along the Mn River.



Great trail along the river, where some cars were parked next to the river by the river access for boats. On the other side of the trail is access to the Courthouse Lake next to the Carver County Building. As a side note, the Courthouse Lake (see my Cast On The Fly blog) is stocked with trout (FF check it out). Noticed a walking trail along the perimeter of the lake where people can find a fishing spot if the dock close to the parking lot is not your ideal spot.

We covered the trail quickly and were back on the LRT heading back to EP. We had hoped to clock at least 30 miles; but fell short by 1.5...........but who's counting :-)

Keep pedaling and see you on the trails!