more stats
2,539 ft
Distance
171 ft
Climb
00:08:07
Avg time
171 ft
Altitude change
649 ft
Altitude min
820 ft
Altitude max
649 ft
Altitude start
820 ft
Altitude end
6.7%
Grade
24.2%
Grade min
2,149 ft
Distance climb
390 ft
Distance flat
00:08:07
Avg time

Lower Cathedral Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mission Creek
    Duluth, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47353 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28600 in E-Biking
    • #123813 in Trail Running
    • #118013 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #287 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #128 in E-Biking
    • #1,028 in Trail Running
    • #1,236 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Duluth

This is a two-way trail.

Heading north from Chambers Grove Park is a significant sustained climb. Riding south (from other trails) offers a fun, flowing descent.

The steep creek valley this trail is built into is very scenic - it has more of a deep-woods feel with mature trees and sparse under-story.

Nearly every turn is nicely bermed for maximum flow. One particular portion can get pretty sandy and may have erosion control mats in place.

Use caution when crossing Hwy 210.

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Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 101 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 717 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
Status:
on Oct 2, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.35 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Cathedral located?
      Lower Cathedral is located in Mission Creek, Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Mission Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.66184, -92.28259.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Cathedral?
      Lower Cathedral is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Cathedral?
      Lower Cathedral has 171 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 649 ft to 820 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Cathedral a point to point trail?
      Lower Cathedral is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Cathedral?
      Lower Cathedral is 2,539 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Cathedral?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Cathedral. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Cathedral? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Cathedral are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Cathedral?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Lower Cathedral. The trail is 2,539 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Cathedral?
      Lower Cathedral is a very popular trail. There have been 2,265 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,349 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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