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Duluth Traverse

Trail network near Duluth, Minnesota · Duluth Parks and Recreation

Hiking Biking Mountain biking

Length42 mi84 mi out and back
Climb5,144 ftround trip
Hike time36 hr 10 minround trip
DifficultyEasymapped
DogsUnknowntell us below

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Trailhead: North Trail Head

No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.

Trailhead coordinates: 46.83785, -92.08231

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Trail facts

Open to
Hiking, Biking
Shape
Trail network
Elevation
604 to 1,332 ft
Ride time
15 hr 25 min by bike
Surface
Dirt
Managed by
Duluth Parks and Recreation
Trail number
DT
County
Saint Louis County, Minnesota

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We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.

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Common questions

How long is Duluth Traverse?
Duluth Traverse is about 42 miles long, or about 84 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
How much elevation gain is on Duluth Traverse?
About 5,144 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 604 and 1,332 feet above sea level.
How long does it take to hike Duluth Traverse?
Plan on about 36 hr 10 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
Are dogs allowed on Duluth Traverse?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
What can you do on Duluth Traverse?
Duluth Traverse is open to hiking and biking, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
Where does Duluth Traverse start?
The closest mapped trailhead is North Trail Head, at 46.83785, -92.08231.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.