By triskal on September 19, 2009
We recently got a hitch and bike rack for our van and this was our first outing as whole family all 5 of us - my wife and I and our 10, 7 and 4 year old boys. My wife pulled our youngest on his tag-a-long bike and I helped keep the pack in line and warned of oncoming riders. We only went 3 miles out and back starting in Poplar Grove and heading east toward Capron but it was an enjoyable ride. The boys were tired at the end this having been their first long ride.
The trail was fairly busy on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. When we got back to the car we stopped at The Trail Stop and got some yummy ice cream afterwards. I highly recommend stopping there for a treat if you don't mind stocking back up on those calories you just spent. It is right next to the trail where it crosses State St in Poplar Grove.
For some reason this trail officially ends half way between Caledonia and highway 251 but in fact you can ride all the way to 251 which as another reviewer pointed out makes for a total of about 20 miles one way. We didn't right that direction but I know it goes all the way..
All in all a great trail.
By rayrich3 on September 10, 2009
i decided to see how far i could get on this trail yesterday..i started out at the very begining of the Stone Bridge trail at Rockton Rd and 251 and rode til the very end of Long Prairie Trail.. it was just over 20 miles one way! pretty long ride..nice flat path but not much to see besides trees and fields! but 40 miles round trip was some great exercise!
By matthewguidera on May 31, 2009
Took the day off work on a couple weeks ago and decided to ride the Long Prairie trail. This trail was perfect. 28 miles round trip makes this a great day ride. The trail was flat, paved and scenic. There were some great stops along the trail too. Be sure to search off the trail where the derailment occured. There is a remnant of the old train car. Incredible at how the thick steel was "ribboned" . There are about 3 small towns that you pass through on this trail. One of which has a little store to get some cold drinks. If you don't know already, take a stop over at geocaching.com. There are numerous geocaches to find along the way too.