| |
The
Willard Munger State Trail |
| |
The
Willard Munger state trail starts right behind the Willard
Munger Inn. If we were any closer to the trail we would
be right on it! If Snowmobiling is your thing, you can connect
with the North Shore Trail going north or connect to almost
anywhere else you want to go in other directions. |
| |
| |
The
Western Waterfront Trail |
| |
Located
just behind the Munger Inn-2 blocks by trail. This trail
is great for birding and watching wild life such as deer,
ducks and geese and beavers. We are grooming this trail
on an experimental basis for classical skiing beginning
the snow season. The trail can be accesses right behind
the Willard Munger Inn from the Willard Munger Trail Parking
lot. This is a restricted trail and is not accessible to
Snowmobiles. The trail length is about 2 miles and is an
excellent trail for beginner cross country skiers or for
anyone who wants to get out for a short ski. |
| |
|
| |
NEW!
The Superior Hiking Trail |
| |
Now
leads right from the Munger Inn! Along this trail you can
gaze across the St. Louis River or rest overlooking the
city of Duluth and many beautiful landmarks. Wildlife is
everywhere with abundant populations of both fox, deer and
other animals. For more information on the Superior Hiking
Trail check out their website at shta.org. |
| |
| |
Duluth
Western Hillside Trails |
| |
Starts
at the Lake Superior Zoo, right across the street from the
Willard Munger Inn. Many of these trails also connect with
the Munger Trail and are nice for birding and for their
remoteness. Lots of deer, partridge and an occasional bear
can be seen while hiking these trails. In winter these trails
are not groomed and are suitable for snow shoeing. Maps
are available in the Munger Inn office. |
| |
| |
Jay
Cooke State Park Trails |
| |
Located
about 7 miles away from the Munger Inn by taking The Willard
Munger Trail or by driving your car west on Highway 23.
Jay Cooke State Park is perhaps Minnesota's most pristine
park with the scenic St. Louis River flowing right through
it. There are numerous groomed cross country ski trails
in the park for all skill level skiers. |
| |
| |
Magney-Snively
Cross Country Trails |
| |
Located
about two miles away from the Munger Inn by car or trail.
This beautiful area is part of an old growth forest and
has one beautiful viewing points that allow you to get a
wonderful view of the St. Louis River and the Duluth harbor.
The cross-country ski trails at Magney Snively are beautiful
and remote and are maintained by the city of Duluth. They
are groomed for skate skiers as well as traditional cross-country
skiers. |
| |
| |
Superior
Municipal Cross
Country Trails |
| |
Located
about 3 miles from the Munger Inn by car or on Wisconsin
side of St. Louis River. Here you will find even more beautiful
trails suitable for all levels of ability. These trails
are groomed by the city of Superior, Wisconsin for skaters
as well as traditional skiers. You can ski across the St.
Louis River from the Water front Trail (conditions permitting)
to these beautiful trails. |
| |
| |
Lester
Park cross-counrty Ski Trails |
| |
Located
about 7 miles north by car on I-35 to East Duluth. You won't
want to miss a car ride or hike along the spectacular 7
bridges road which follows the Lester River, not to mention
experiencing the well maintained and groomed cross country
ski trails at Lester Park. |
| |
| |
Snowflake
Trail |
| |
This
is a privately run cross-country ski trail system which
is very well maintained and has a nice warming house.
The cost to ski Snowflake is nominal and you will find
it to be a great place to ski for all levels of ability.
|
| |
| |
Boulder
Lake Cross Country Ski and Snow Shoe Area |
| |
This
is a great cross-country ski area maintained by Minnesota
Power. The trails are very well maintained and there is
a nice warming house with hot cider and coffee. You will
live this ski area. The ski area is located beyond Snowflake
on Highway 4 (commonly known as the Rice Lake Road or Rudy
Perpich Memorial Highway) which leads to Ely, Minnesota.
|
| |
| |
Brule,
Wisconsin |
| |
Located
off of Highway 2 approximately 20 miles east to Brule, Wisconsin,
Turn right on After Hours Road. For $3 per day you will
find some great cross country ski trails groomed for both
classical and skate skiing. |
| |
| |
In
addition to the above trails, there are dozens of other
very nice trails in the area suitable for hiking, snow shoeing
or cross country skiing. If you do not have your own skis
we can arrange for you to get cross-country skis on a rental
basis from the Willard Munger Inn. We can also provide you
with warm clothing from our supply of snowsuits, bibs and
jackets. |
DULUTH AREA TRAILS 
