Theodore Wirth Regional Park – Luce Line Trail Wooden Bridge loop from Wirth / Meadow

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Theodore Wirth Regional Park – Luce Line Trail Wooden Bridge loop from Wirth / Meadow

Moderate

3.1

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Theodore Wirth Regional Park – Luce Line Trail Wooden Bridge loop from Wirth / Meadow

01:12

10.8km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 8.42 km for 21 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.29 km

Theodore Wirth Regional Park

Highlight • Forest

Theodore Wirth Park spans over 740 acres in Golden Valley, bordering Minneapolis to the east. Within the vast park are over 80 acres of waterways, as well as 280 acres dedicated to golf courses. Wirth Park boasts 1.35 miles of trails open to pedestrians and cyclists winding through diverse landscapes of woodlands, prairies, creeks, and the Bassett Creek valley.

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2.28 km

Luce Line Trail Wooden Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Luce Line Trail stretches 76.7 miles across Carver, Hennepin, McLeod, and Meeker counties, connecting rural Minnesota with urban Minneapolis. This rail trail has different surfaces along the way, including asphalt, crushed stone, and grass, and is open to biking, walking, running, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. The trail passes through wetlands, wooded areas, lakes, and prairie remnants, with highlights like Otter Lake and Medicine Lake. The trail connects with other regional paths and provides scenic views, including the Minneapolis skyline. The Luce Line follows a former rail corridor with a rich history dating back to the early 1900s.

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2.96 km

Twin Lake

Highlight • Lake

Twin Lake is a 21-acre lake in Golden Valley near Theodore Wirth Park. People swim, boat, fish, and watch nature there. A channel connects the lake to a wetland and Sweeney Lake. Twin Lake is deeper than expected for its size, with a deepest point of 56 feet. Plants grow mostly on the north end. An invasive plant called curlyleaf pondweed lives there too. The water quality is good because there is not much paved land nearby to make dirty runoff water flow into the lake when it rains.

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4.35 km

The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Part of Theodore Wirth Park, The Trailhead is a hub for outdoor recreation in the community. Here, you'll find ski passes and all the essentials for your adventures in the park. There are lockers, a drinking fountain, restrooms, concessions, and equipment rentals.

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