Hiking

Hiking Trails

Hiking
more scenic in duluth

getting your steps in

From paved, accessible trails with urban amenities close at hand, to rustic trails through ancient woodlands, there’s a lot to experience when you hit the trails in Duluth.

8 Trails To Trek

Find access points, helpful tips and vital deets about restroom facilities.

HOW TO HIKE THE SUPERIOR HIKING TRAIL

42 miles of the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT for short) run through Duluth city limits. Here’s how you can best enjoy them.

DULUTH’S OUTDOORS: FROM EASY TO EXTREME

There’s a reason Outside Magazine named Duluth the “Best Town Ever.” We’re ranked a few of them here, sorted from easy to extreme.

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: End of Lesure St
Length: 0.2 mi (one way)
Level of Difficulty: Easy

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Biking on trails

Hartley Park Trails

(Partially Accessible Trail)
Access: 3001 Woodland Ave
Length: Varies
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Challenging
Visit hartleynature.org for trail maps and program information.

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Hawkridge trails

Hawk Ridge Trails

Access: 4000 Skyline Parkway
Length: 5 mi
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Challenging
Visit hawkridge.org for trail maps and program information.

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Couple lake walking

The Lakewalk

(Partially Accessible Trail)
Access: Canal Park, Rose Garden, 21st Ave E & Water St, 26th Ave E & London Rd, 61st Ave E 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 E & Grand Ave, Grand Ave & Pulaski St, or 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 & 75th Ave W
Length: 4.5 mi (one way; Duluth miles only)
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Visit dnr.state.mn.us for trail maps and program information.

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Lake

St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail

The St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail is a multi-use waterway enabling the public to experience the St. Louis River Estuary amidst the urban landscape of the Twin Ports. The Water Trail map includes 11 loop trails for paddlers of all skill levels and abilities and is intended for various watercraft uses including paddling, boating and fishing. You can learn more about the Water Trail here and find a map at: www.stlouisriver.org/national-water-trail.

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Hiking through woods in the fall

Superior Hiking Trail

(Hiking only)
The Superior Hiking Trail is a scenic, challenging 296-mile footpath from Jay Cooke State Park, through Duluth and along the North Shore—gorgeous views of Lake Superior, cascading waterfalls, enchanting forests and day hike section of 2 to 6 miles can be expected. Maps and guidebooks are available at retail stores in both Two Harbors and Duluth.

Access: 11 trailhead parking lots throughout the city
Length: 34.5 mi (one way; Duluth miles only)
Level of Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Visit shta.org or call (218) 834-2700 for trail maps, condition reports and events.

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duluth parks

Duluth has more than 130 city parks. Explore parks nestled in pristine forests, unique playgrounds, urban gardens and beautiful parkland throughout the city.