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SavePopular Trail Networks
view all areas »Duluth trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, Gravel Biking, Skiing, Snowmobiling, Winter Fat Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback and Backcountry Skiing. Trails here are often machine-built, flowy and rocky. Scenery includes views, creeks and ridgelines. Common trail features include rock slabs, drops and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include huts. Popular destinations include Piedmont & Brewer, Spirit Mountain and Spirit Mountain Bike Park.
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eBikes Allowed:
Yes
AKA: Twin Ports
Disclaimer:
Your Great Minnesota Ski Pass fee goes directly toward grooming cross-country ski trails! If you are 16 or older, you must have a Great Minnesota Ski Pass to ski on groomed trails in Minnesota state parks or state forests, or on state or grant-in-aid trails. Sign your Ski Pass and be sure to carry it with you every time you go skiing. (If you prefer, take a photo of both sides of your pass and carry it on your phone.)
Links
- COGGS Website
- Official MTB Trail Conditions
- Duluth Cross Country Ski Club Website
- Duluth Cross Country SKi Club Facebook Page
- Minnesota Ski Pass
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
210 trails
- E-Bike
219 trails
- Gravel Bike
56 trails
- Adaptive Bike
14 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
16 trails
- Horse
12 trails
- Hike
325 trails
- Trail Running
325 trails
- Snowmobile
19 trails
- Snowshoe
120 trails
- Downhill Ski
35 trails
- Backcountry Ski
10 trails
- Nordic Ski
105 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of 1 day
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 437
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 210
- Trails E-Bike
- 219
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 56
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 14
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 12
- Trails Horse
- 12
- Trails Hike
- 325
- Trails Trail Running
- 325
- Trails Snowmobile
- 19
- Trails Snowshoe
- 120
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 35
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 10
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 105
- Total Distance
- 333 miles
- Total Descent
- 38,137 ft
- Total Vertical
- 944 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,546 ft
- Reports
- 26,755
- Photos
- 1,051
- Completed Counter
- 104,426
Articles
The Best Mountain Biking in Minnesota
Aug 22, 2024 from outsideonline.com
World-class riding is the state’s best-kept secret. These are the top trails, according to a local expert.
Destination Showcase: Duluth & Lebanon Hills, Minnesota
Aug 7, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Check out two more of the top places to mountain bike in Minnesota.
Sub Regions
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Bagley Nature Area
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Chester Park Area
- 2
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Congdon Park
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Ely's Peak
- 3
- 1
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French River Headwaters AMA
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Hartley Park
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- 12
- 5
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Lester Park Trails
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- 4
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Mission Creek
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- 8
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Piedmont & Brewer
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- 12
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Spirit Mountain
- 8
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Spirit Mountain Bike Park
- 9
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Popular Duluth Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 83 ft • 1,072 •
This is the Duluth Traverse section through Piedmont is a fairly smooth green level trail, with several wide wooden bridges. The surface is mostly smooth and well packed dirt. It runs through a pretty forest and offers the fastest...
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 168 ft • 1,048 •
This leg offers many long-travel-bike b-lines, rough bedrock traverses, berms, and features. The terrain is relatively rough, so it's not easy to "flow" or easily maintain a descent speed - you have to work for it a little more! This...
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 3,783 ft • 24 ft • 1,032 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 24 ft blue climb. It features bridge and rock face. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 405 ft • 0 ft • 1,024 •
An intermediate jump line with medium sized table top features and a large, A-frame style jump.
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 771 ft • 0 ft • 1,023 •
Sprung-a-Leak has berms, intermediate level rock faces and boardwalks with multiple advanced b-lines. The b-lines offer steep roll overs and possible drops. With so many options to ride, Sprung a Leak can be different every time down.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 915 ft • 28 ft • 1,006 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 28 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 3.6 • 1 mile • 23 ft • 1,005 •
Classic machine-built IMBA flow trail. Mostly dirt singletrack with a few spots of bedrock. Tight bermed switchbacks.
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 4 miles • 433 ft • 993 •
This is a rolling, bermed, flowing, machine-built stretch of singletrack, generally following the western edge of Lester River. This trail is ripping fast both ways: DESCENDING is fantastic and nearly effortless because you can keep...
Duluth Mountain Bike Routes
Duluth Traverse Featured
★ 4.3 • 41 miles • 3,596 ft • 30 • Point to Point •
Current as of July 2022: the Duluth Traverse can be ridden end-to-end through use of a few short on-road...
★ 5.0 • 68 miles • 4,537 ft • 29 • Loop •
This is a "bowtie" shaped route: you park in the middle (home base) and ride a loop to each side, covering...
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 924 ft • 25 • Loop •
A simple loop through Piedmont, hitting almost all of the most difficult trails in the system. There are a...
★ 3.7 • 44 miles • 3,406 ft • 61 • Point to Point •
2019 COGGS Gitchee Gumee Gallivant to be held September 19, 2019. For more information, visit...
★ 2.0 • 8 miles • 729 ft • 1 •
This will be the primary winter loop in the MIssion Creek trails for the 2024 Winter Season and will...
4 miles • 336 ft • 8 • Loop •
DES Fat Bike Enduro - 3/7/2026 - Recreational Class Stage 1: Red Dress Stage 2: Deerslayer Stage 3: Upper...
Photos of Duluth Mountain Bike
Videos of Duluth Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Duluth Traverse
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| jonmc7583 | add | report | activity #105367706 | Oct 6, 2026 @ 3:37pm 1 day |
| Shortsleeve | ridden | trail | activity #105357218 | Oct 6, 2026 @ 12:31pm 1 day |
| MNTech68 | add | report | activity #105101371 | Oct 3, 2026 @ 6:28am Oct 3, 2026 |
| jert | add | report | activity #105056508 and 42 more | Oct 2, 2026 @ 12:47pm Oct 2, 2026 |
| Smedy | add | report | activity #105053179 and 6 more | Oct 2, 2026 @ 11:40am Oct 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Moguls/solid unknown Very off the beaten path... | Aug 3, 2026 @ 7:46am Aug 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | This trail is so much fun. That rock drop is... | Jul 26, 2026 @ 8:29pm Jul 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | Arguably one of my favourite features at pidemont. | Jul 22, 2026 @ 8:58am Jul 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | It should be mentioned that when starting at... | Jul 21, 2026 @ 11:10am Jul 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | Excellent, old-school, flowy single track.... | Jul 15, 2026 @ 11:09am Jul 15, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Completionist22 awarded -
Big Ride 30k6,400 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k1,931 awarded -
Top 10 Trails96 awarded -
Completionist4 awarded -
Completionist31 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Spirit Mountain Bike Park | bike park | Duluth | |
| Spirit Mountain | bike park | Duluth | |
| Pump Track | skill park | Duluth | |
| Spirit Mountain Skills Park | skill park | Duluth | |
| Keene Creek Dirt Jumps | skill park | Duluth |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 210 | 177 miles | 19,701 ft | 76 miles | 902 ft | #118 | #1 | 958 | 26,434 | 54 | 71,834 | |
| E-Bike | 219 | 196 miles | 20,092 ft | 82 miles | 945 ft | #385 | #14 | 15,576 | 8 | 2,263 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 56 | 85 miles | 3,688 ft | 31 miles | 902 ft | #442 | #1 | 1,395 | 2 | 611 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 14 | 15 miles | 541 ft | 3 miles | 564 ft | #1,273 | #5 | 4,022 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 16 | 6 miles | 1,224 ft | 3 miles | 686 ft | #129 | #1 | 606 | 1 | 136 | ||
| Horse | 12 | 39 miles | 1,837 ft | 17 miles | 820 ft | #595 | #8 | 11,840 | 7 | |||
| Hike | 325 | 272 miles | 21,631 ft | 101 miles | 945 ft | #171 | #1 | 35 | 26,271 | 3 | 5,215 | |
| Trail Running | 325 | 272 miles | 21,631 ft | 101 miles | 945 ft | #216 | #1 | 54 | 26,270 | 3 | 7,059 | |
| Snowmobile | 19 | 54 miles | 3,107 ft | 22 miles | 830 ft | #38 | #1 | 87 | 2 | |||
| Snowshoe | 120 | 76 miles | 7,024 ft | 27 miles | 899 ft | #63 | #1 | 7,007 | 3 | 268 | ||
| Downhill Ski | 35 | 7 miles | 5,020 ft | 7 miles | 568 ft | #195 | #1 | 5,264 | 1,065 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 10 | 3 miles | 453 ft | 1 mile | 587 ft | #180 | #1 | 81 | 160 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 105 | 57 miles | 4,711 ft | 21 miles | 758 ft | #19 | #1 | 4 | 7,088 | 3,997 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Duluth?
Duluth has 23 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Duluth?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Duluth are:
- Keene (4.7/5)
- Calculated Risk (4.6/5)
- Lester River Trail (4.6/5)
- Kissing Booth (4.6/5)
- Enger Trail (4.6/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Duluth?
There are 50 parking locations listed in Duluth. The most popular parking spots are:
- E Skyline Parkway parking lot (Amity, Lester, Duluth Traverse trails)
- Haines Road Parking Area
- Hartley Nature Center parking
- Hartley Parking
- Lester Park Parking Lot
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What is the longest trail in Duluth?
The longest trail in Duluth is C.J. Ramstad - North Shore State at 20.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Duluth?
The best hiking trails in Duluth are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Duluth?
The best trail running trails in Duluth are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Duluth?
Duluth has a total of 437 trails. Of those, 210 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Duluth to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Duluth?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Duluth is C.J. Ramstad - North Shore State with 912 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Duluth?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Duluth is C.J. Ramstad - North Shore State with 920 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Duluth?
Duluth supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Duluth?
The following bike services are available in Duluth:
- Bike Shop (6)
- Shuttle Service (2)
- Trail Association (1)
- Guides & Tours (1)
- Other (1)
- Accommodation (1)
- Club (1)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
- Race Team (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Duluth?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Duluth is Rock Knob spur with an average grade of 11.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Duluth?
Yes, there are 12 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Duluth. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Duluth?
Yes, there are 2 waterfall locations noted along trails in Duluth. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Duluth?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Duluth are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Duluth?
The overall region status for Duluth is Clear / Green. Out of 240 trails:
- Clear / Green: 227
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
- Closed: 3
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What are the trail conditions in Duluth?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Duluth:
- Dry: 40 trails
- Ideal: 9 trails
- Variable: 3 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Duluth?
Yes, Duluth supports e-bike riding. There are 212 trails in Duluth that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Duluth?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Duluth are: View all mountain biking routes in Duluth.
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What are the top sights to see in Duluth?
There are 3 notable sights in Duluth. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Duluth.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Duluth?
The most popular Strava segments in Duluth are:
- Munger - Cutting to Stewart Creek (4,350 athletes)
- Hey, careful, man, there's a beverage here! (3,737 athletes)
- Lester climb from view point (3,729 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Duluth?
There are 47 technical trail features (TTFs) in Duluth. Some popular features include:
- Drop B-Line (Drop)
- Rock Roll B-Line (Rock Face)
- Gap Drop (Drop)
- Rock Roll to Jump (Rock Face)
- Drop (Drop)
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What trails are closed in Duluth?
There are currently 3 closed trails in Duluth. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 227
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
- Closed: 3
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Duluth?
Yes, there are 14 accessible/adaptive trails in Duluth. View all adaptive trails in Duluth for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Duluth?
There are 7 local clubs or associations listed in the Duluth directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Duluth?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Duluth: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Duluth.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Duluth?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Duluth are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Duluth?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Duluth are:
- Happy Hub Connector (5/5)
- Central School (Duluth Traverse) (3.8/5)
- 7 Bridges Trl (3.5/5)
Activities
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