Mountain Biking
The Duluth area is rated as one of the 6 gold level trail centers in the world by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). There are over 150 miles of trails across a wide range of skill levels, from family friendly flow trails to lift served jump lines. See links under each route for more information.
Jay Cooke State Park
Jay Cooke is one of very few state parks that allow mountain biking on dirt trails. The trails open to biking are also open to hiking and horses and are not technical trails; however, they are minutes from your door! The trails include maps at major intersections and downloadable maps are available here. Trails open to biking include Greely Creek, Triangle, Lower Triangle, and Oak Trails.
Mission Creek trails
Mission Creek is the southern-most hub of trails in the Duluth network. They are family friendly, although some trails climb several hundred vertical feet. The upper trailhead on Becks road is connected to the Munger trail and is accessible by bike directly from the cabin. The lower trailhead is off of highway 210 and has fantastic park facilities for anyone who needs a rest stop. View Trailforks details here.
Munger Trail to Mission Creek Single Track Option A
Distance: 16.3 miles. Climbing: 875 feet. Start on the Munger trail northeast to reach an intersection of Indigenous Lands in the Mission Creek network. Take this blue trail to the bottom endpoint and connect to highway 210. The trail is ridable on a gravel bike but front suspension will improve comfort. The most direct return is on 210 for the full distance, or partly return on singletrack. Highway 210 is relatively low traffic but off peak times may be more enjoyable.View the route on Komoot here.
Munger Trail to Mission Creek Single Track Option B
Distance: 20 miles. Climbing: 1000 feet. This route is similar to Option A but avoids highway 210. Ride to the bottom of Indigenous Lands as before, but return to the Munger Trail on a singletrack climb up St. Louis River Trail and Valley West. Riding the singletrack loop clockwise or counterclockwise are both fun options.View the route on Komoot here.
