Hike Distance: 4.8 miles Hike Summary: Cross Flute Reed River and rocky outcrops. Steep ascents and descents. Hike along the Brule River and pass Devil’s Kettle Falls. Ascend 200 steps on way to trailhead parking lot. Meeting Place and Directions: Meet at Judge Magney State Park Trailhead Parking Lot. At Hwy 61 mile 123.8, turn […]
Hike Distance: 3.1 miles Hike Summary: Traverse a wooded ridge above Amity Creek, then enjoy a beautiful hike through Duluth’s Downer Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Option to explore Hartley Nature Center on your own after the hike. Meeting Place and Directions: Meet at Hartley Nature Center. From I-35, take 21st Ave East Exit #258. Turn […]
Hike Distance: 4.0 miles total Hike Summary: Explore the newest and final section of the Superior Hiking Trail! Hike through mixed forests and across a tributary of the Red River to the southernmost SHT campsite and the official southern terminus of the SHT! Return on same route. Meeting Place and Directions: Meet at Wild Valley […]
Normanna Trailhead to Heron Pond Campsite & Back, 3.6 miles roundtrip Saturday, January 6, 10:00 Snowshoe through forests and past scenic beaver ponds to Heron Pond Campsite. Return via same route. Meet at Normanna Road Trailhead. Directions to Normanna Road Trailhead: At Hwy. 61 milepost 7.9, turn north (left) on Lakewood Rd. (Co. Rd. 692) and […]
SHT hikers and runners may be interested in The Future of Duluth’s Urban Forest: Challenges Facing Duluth’s Forests panel. Location: Denfeld High School Lecture Hall, 401 44th Ave. North Doors open: 6:30pm, panel begins: 7pm Q&A session will follow panelist introductions. Panelists: —Lori Seele, Stewardship Network, Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area Coordinator —Brandon Van Tassel, Community Action Duluth, Stream […]