Hiking

Hiking Trails in Duluth

Hiking
It’s More Scenic in Duluth

Duluth Hiking Trails

Getting your steps in Duluth is always a scenic adventure! From paved, accessible trails with urban amenities close at hand to rustic routes through ancient woodlands, there’s a world of beauty to experience when you hit the trails in Duluth. Whether you’re seeking a relaxed stroll with Lake Superior views or a challenging trek with panoramic vistas, our extensive network of trails has something for you.

8 Trails To Trek in Duluth

From easygoing urban paths to rugged wilderness treks, this guide provides all the deets on a variety of Duluth hiking trails, including access points, helpful tips, and restroom facilities.

How to Hike the Superior Hiking Trail

A world-class footpath, 42 miles of the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) run through Duluth city limits. This guide provides insider tips on how to best enjoy this world-renowned, rugged trail.

Duluth’s Outdoors: Easy to Extreme

There’s a reason Outside Magazine named Duluth the “Best Town Ever.” This guide ranks our most popular outdoor experiences, from easygoing scenic strolls to adrenaline-inducing mountain biking.

Ready to discover a trail near you? Below is a comprehensive list of hiking trails in the Duluth area. Each listing includes details on its location, length, and features to help you plan your perfect hike.

Family hiking

Chester Park Trail

Access: 1800 E. Skyline Parkway
Length: 4.2 mi (includes 2 mi below E. Skyline Parkway)
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Challenging

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Grassy point trail

Grassy Point Trail

(Accessible Trail)
Access: 4901 Lesure St.
Length: 0.2 mi (one way)
Level of Difficulty: Easy

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Biking on trails in hartley park in duluth, mn

Hartley Park Trails

(Partially Accessible Trail)
Access: 3001 Woodland Ave.
Length: Varies
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Challenging

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Hawkridge trails

Hawk Ridge Trails

Access: 3980 Skyline Parkway
Length: 5 mi
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Challenging

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Couple lake walking

The Lakewalk

(Partially Accessible Trail)
Access: Canal Park, Rose Garden, 23rd Ave. E. & Water St., 26th Ave. E. & London Rd., Lester River Rd. & E. Superior St., or Brighton Beach
Length: 7.5 mi (one way)
Level of Difficulty: Easy

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Lester park

Lester Park Trail

Access: 60th Ave E. & E. Superior St. or E. Superior St. & Lester River Rd.
Length: Varies
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Challenging

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Stream through rocks and grass

Lincoln Park Trail

Access: N. 25th Ave. W. & W. 3rd St.
Length: 0.82 mi
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate

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Park point

Park Point Trail

Access: End of Minnesota Ave.
Length: 2 mi (one way)
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate

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Biking trails

Piedmont Trail

Access: 2225 Hutchinson Rd.
Length: 3.4 mi
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Challenging

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Duluth in the fall

Waabizheshikana (Western Waterfront Trail)

Access: 72nd Ave. W. & Grand Ave., Bayhill Dr. & Pulaski St., or S. 63rd Ave. W. (north of Fremont St.)
Length: 3.2 mi
Level of Difficulty: Easy

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Family biking

Willard Munger State Trail

(May encounter gravel sections)
Access: Grand Ave. & N. 75th Ave. W.
Length: 4.5 mi (one way; Duluth miles only)
Level of Difficulty: Easy

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Hiking through woods in the fall

Superior Hiking Trail

(Hiking only)
Access: 11 trailhead parking lots throughout the city
Length: 34.5 mi (one way; Duluth miles only)
Level of Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging

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Your hiking adventure is just the beginning! Duluth is a year-round outdoor paradise with a wide variety of activities for every season and interest.