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2,671 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:07:44
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
00:07:44
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
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #42983 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23023 in E-Biking
    • #7763 in Trail Running
    • #44095 in Hiking
    • #2205 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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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 rides
  • 22 miles average
6 Months
  • 205 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,522 rides
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Root Canal

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Root Canal?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Root Canal are:
        • July (227 activities)
        • June (125 activities)
        • August (116 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 8 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 6,877 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,693 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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