more stats
2,671 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:04:14
Avg time
56 ft
Altitude change
1,166 ft
Altitude min
1,223 ft
Altitude max
1,166 ft
Altitude start
1,224 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-4.5%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
1,198 ft
Distance climb
161 ft
Distance down
1,283 ft
Distance flat
00:04:14
Avg time

Root Canal Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Hartley Park
    Duluth, Minnesota
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #34174 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13377 in E-Biking
    • #77071 in Trail Running
    • #88152 in Hiking
    • #18369 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #180 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #50 in E-Biking
    • #681 in Trail Running
    • #990 in Hiking
    • #1,383 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Duluth

This portion of singletrack serves as a great access to/from the south side of Hartley Park. It can be accessed from the Hartley Rd (Old Hartley Rd) trailhead on the south side, and on the north side it terminates at the pine plantation.

Because this trail crosses a wetland, it is more susceptible to wetness and takes longer to dry out. Please exercise good judgment: if your tires are leaving ruts, it's too wet to ride.

Cautions:
1) two-way mountain bike traffic
2) multi-use trail (yield to pedestrians)

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 277 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 1,605 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
Status:
on Sep 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.04 (17 votes)
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      Decent shape although the boardwalk across the meadow is getting sketchy with some melting.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Root Canal located?
      Root Canal is located in Hartley Park, Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Hartley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.82864, -92.08824.
      ▼ How hard is Root Canal?
      Root Canal is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root Canal?
      Root Canal has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,166 ft to 1,223 ft.
      ▼ Is Root Canal a point to point trail?
      Root Canal is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Root Canal?
      Root Canal is 2,671 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root Canal?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Root Canal. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Root Canal? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root Canal are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Root Canal?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Root Canal. The trail is 2,671 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Root Canal?
      Root Canal is a very popular trail. There have been 7,227 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,080 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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