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      The Mission Creek trail system is set of flowing machine built trails that meander the ridges and valleys in one of the most remote areas within the City of Duluth. This trail system opened in 2014, upon completion of build-phase 1, which consisted of the first 7 miles of singletrack on a high ridge above the St Louis River. Since then, 13 more miles of trail have been added, making for 20 miles in total, spanning the east and west sides of the Mission Creek valley.

      The trail system is the western most end of the Duluth Traverse project.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: Managed by Local Riding Association
      Ely's Peak Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      The trail is best accessed from Chambers Grove Park in the Fond du Lac neighborhood of Duluth.
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      Region Details
      • 1
      • 6
      • 7
      • 2

      Region Status
      Caution as of Jul 21, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      20
      Trails Mountain Bike
      17
      Trails E-Bike
      17
      Trails Hike
      21
      Trails Trail Running
      21
      Trails Snowshoe
      3
      Total Distance
      27 miles
      Total Descent
      3,603 ft
      Total Vertical
      626 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,268 ft
      Reports
      1,470
      Photos
      49
      Ridden Counter
      7,017

      Photos of Mission Creek Mountain Bike

      15 |
      Aug 27, 2023 @ 5:15pm
      Aug 27, 2023
      trail: Valley West
      23 |
      Jul 25, 2023 @ 1:40pm
      Jul 25, 2023
      48 |
      Jun 2, 2023 @ 3:49pm
      Jun 2, 2023
      41 |
      Jun 2, 2023 @ 3:49pm
      Jun 2, 2023
      41 |
      Jun 2, 2023 @ 3:49pm
      Jun 2, 2023
      36 |
      Jun 2, 2023 @ 3:49pm
      Jun 2, 2023
      37 |
      Jun 2, 2023 @ 3:49pm
      Jun 2, 2023
      trail: Loki
      936 |
      Feb 20, 2015 @ 10:09am
      Feb 20, 2015

      Videos of Mission Creek Mountain Bike

      Cruising the fast flow at Mission Creek! Upper...

      11:01 | 28 | Jul 7, 2023
      BEST FLOW IN MINNESOTA? Rippin’ around with...
      14:49 | 58 | Jun 6, 2023 , Duluth
      BEST FLOW IN MINNESOTA? Rippin’ around with...
      14:49 | 63 | Jun 6, 2023 , Duluth
      BEST FLOW IN MINNESOTA? Rippin’ around with...
      14:49 | 45 | Jun 6, 2023 , Duluth
      Down Indigenous Land
      2:01 | 30 | May 29, 2023 , Duluth
      BEST FLOW IN MINNESOTA? Rippin’ around with...

      14:49 | 62 | Oct 16, 2022
      Fun section of Valley West - Mission Creek...
      4:28 | 131 | Aug 25, 2022 , Duluth
      youtuber The Trail of 10,000 Bridges! || Mission Creek...

      14:16 | 370 | Jul 26, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

      National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      Samantha59asxjwishlisttrailLoki and 2 more
      Sep 19, 2023 @ 8:53pm
      Sep 19, 2023
      Coaster-brakewishlistregionMission Creek
      Sep 19, 2023 @ 4:28pm
      Sep 19, 2023
      OrionUkQkDEriddentrailPorcupine Passage
      Sep 19, 2023 @ 12:04pm
      Sep 19, 2023
      SarahTCASMJwishlistrouteMission Creek Loop
      Sep 16, 2023 @ 9:35am
      Sep 16, 2023
      anthonyraleywishlistrouteMission Creek Loop
      Sep 7, 2023 @ 10:30am
      Sep 7, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      Cassetta13trailValley WestSuper fun trail that flows well.
      Aug 21, 2022 @ 8:40am
      Aug 21, 2022
      Donny2gunstrailUpper CathedralGreat ride. Ran into some very wet ruts/mud...
      Jul 20, 2022 @ 6:53pm
      Jul 20, 2022
      TheDirtGodtrailFlyover CountryGreat trail with a splendid view hitting all...
      Jul 14, 2022 @ 7:19am
      Jul 14, 2022
      namdoogttamtrailIndigenous LandFeels very remote, nothing but you, the bears,...
      Aug 3, 2021 @ 5:12am
      Aug 3, 2021
      namdoogttamtrailAstonishing Bike PathSuper fun. Lots of mid-size rocks interrupting...
      Jul 30, 2021 @ 11:40am
      Jul 30, 2021

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Mont du Lac 1 3 12.2 km
      Jay Cooke State Park 3 33.8 km
      Spirit Mountain Bike Park 13 5 9 84.4 km
      Superior Municipal Forest 2 17.4 km
      Keene Creek Park7.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1725 miles3,409 ft11 miles420 ft
      #1,008#536491,45734,681
      E-Bike1721 miles3,035 ft9 miles627 ft
      1,3367
      Hike2127 miles3,602 ft11 miles627 ft
      #733#4641,457175
      Trail Running2127 miles3,602 ft11 miles627 ft
      #735#4591,45774
      Snowshoe31 mile49 ft1,411 ft285 ft
      48
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      • mission creek activity log | embed map of Mission Creek mountain bike trails | mission creek mountain biking points of interest

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