Luce Line

Today I took Alpine out for five miles starting at the McCulley Road access. 18 degrees and sunny with a light, but cold wind.

Luce Line: Stubb's Bay Trailhead

Two miles on the Luce Line again. Today I started from the Stubb's Bay trail head.

Luce Line: Vickburg Trailhead

Today I took Alpine for a 2.5 mile hike on the Luce Line Trail - starting out at the Vicksburg trail head. The temperature was about 5 degrees.

Louisville Swamp

Today I took a break from my job searching to hike in one of my favorite Twin Cities locations: The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Louisville Swamp Unit. This is a beautiful place for a winter hike. With temperatures reaching near 3 degrees Fahrenheit it is important to dress in layers. There is no better feeling than to be out in single digit weather with your coat open and only wearing thin gloves to help dissipate body heat.

• 7 miles in 3-5 inches of snow
• 3 degrees Fahrenheit