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1,250 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:02:56
Avg time
23 ft
Altitude change
1,251 ft
Altitude min
1,275 ft
Altitude max
1,251 ft
Altitude start
1,273 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-8.6%
Grade max
8.1%
Grade min
682 ft
Distance climb
223 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:02:56
Avg time

Blue Pots Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Hartley Park
    Duluth, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #116686 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89885 in E-Biking
    • #67335 in Trail Running
    • #270607 in Hiking
    • #2296 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Duluth

Blue Pots is a little narrower and slightly more difficult than the Guardrail (outer) Loop. This trail is rooty, rocky, tight, and generally 'raw'. It's a great trail to ride to keep your real bike handling skills up-to-snuff, and it serves as a great contrast to the newer-school machine-built flow trails.

The trail is apparently named for the rusty old blue enamel cooking pots found during trail work.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 313 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Jun 5, 2026 @ 4:17pm (America/Atikokan)
Jun 5, 2026
Sep 13, 2023 @ 7:00pm
Sep 13, 2023
 A few slick spots, but otherwise good
Sep 25, 2021 @ 8:17am
Sep 25, 2021
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Jul 17, 2021 @ 10:28am
Jul 17, 2021
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Pots

        ▼ Where is Blue Pots located?
        Blue Pots is located in Hartley Park, Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Hartley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.84144, -92.1012.
        ▼ How hard is Blue Pots?
        Blue Pots is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Pots?
        Blue Pots has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,251 ft to 1,275 ft.
        ▼ Is Blue Pots a point to point trail?
        Blue Pots is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Blue Pots?
        Blue Pots is 1,250 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Pots?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Pots. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Pots?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Pots are:
        • July (48 activities)
        • September (30 activities)
        • August (27 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Blue Pots? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Pots are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Pots?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Blue Pots. The trail is 1,250 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Blue Pots?
        Blue Pots is a moderately popular trail. There have been 999 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,141 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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