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SaveA series of singletrack trails located at the northeast end of Duluth along the Amity Creek. The city of Duluth turned over the management of the trails to COGGS in 2009. The trails are slowly being upgraded and expanded to the IMBA standard in order to improve flow and sustainability.
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Lester Park is a year-round trail center in eastern Duluth. Mountain Bike
A series of singletrack trails located at the northeast end of Duluth along the Amity Creek. The city of Duluth turned over the management of the trails to COGGS in 2009. The trails are slowly being upgraded and expanded to the IMBA standard in order to improve flow and sustainability. Nordic Ski
A project of the Duluth XC Ski Club, the historic Lester-Amity Chalet is a year-round trail hub and endurance community center in eastern Duluth. Lester-Amity Chalet brings our community together and inspires healthy outdoor recreation, environmental responsibility and active, lifelong learning.Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Shuttleable: YES
Land Status: City Managed
Land Manager: City of Duluth
google parking directions Access Info:
Location
2940 Seven Bridges Rd.
Duluth, MN 55804 – click here for map
Winter Open Hours
The Chalet is OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK during the ski season!! Come enjoy a warm place to take your boots on and off, and some tea or hot cocoa. Open hours are tentatively as follows once we have skiable snow.
Monday-Friday, 3-8pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 9am-4pm
2940 Seven Bridges Rd.
Duluth, MN 55804 – click here for map
Winter Open Hours
The Chalet is OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK during the ski season!! Come enjoy a warm place to take your boots on and off, and some tea or hot cocoa. Open hours are tentatively as follows once we have skiable snow.
Monday-Friday, 3-8pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 9am-4pm
Disclaimer:
Your Great Minnesota Ski Pass fee goes directly toward grooming cross-country ski trails! If you are 16 or older, you must have a Great Minnesota Ski Pass to ski on groomed trails in Minnesota state parks or state forests, or on state or grant-in-aid trails. Sign your Ski Pass and be sure to carry it with you every time you go skiing. (If you prefer, take a photo of both sides of your pass and carry it on your phone.)
Links
- Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores
- Lester Amity Ski Trail Map
- Duluth Cross Country Ski Club Website
- Duluth Cross Country Ski Club Facebook Page
- The Great Minnesota Ski Pass
IMBA Ride Center
Duluth
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
6 trails
- E-Bike
5 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Hike
15 trails
- Trail Running
15 trails
- Nordic Ski
13 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 14, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 19
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 6
- Trails E-Bike
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 15
- Trails Trail Running
- 15
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 13
- Total Distance
- 16 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,472 ft
- Total Vertical
- 338 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 992 ft
- Reports
- 726
- Photos
- 70
- Ridden Counter
- 5,039
Popular Lester Park Trails Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.9 • 4 miles • 433 ft • 918 •
This is a rolling, bermed, flowing, machine-built stretch of singletrack, generally following the western edge of . This trail is ripping fast both ways: DESCENDING is fantastic and nearly effortless because you can keep your speed...
• 75 ★ 4.2 • 3,865 ft • 135 ft • 705 •
This lower section can be ridden in either direction and can be used in conjunction with the or the to create a complete loop. Riding uphill (from south to north): Starting out at Lester Park, look for this trail heading uphill and into...
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 155 ft • 360 •
One-way trail (downhill only)! Lots of fun jumps and features on your way down.
• 35 ★ 3.6 • 1,106 ft • 23 ft • 357 •
One-way: downhill traffic only! An alternate and more difficult route that leaves and re-connects with Amity East. Features a somewhat technical rocky area and narrow boardwalk, plus some tree roots.
• 20 ★ 3.8 • 2 miles • 156 ft • 316 •
is can be ridden in either direction and is often combined with the to create a full circuit. It can also be combined with the Amity Connector and the for a bigger loop. Riding downhill (south): The trail leaves Seven Bridges Road with...
Lester Park Trails Mountain Bike Routes
Duluth Traverse Featured
★ 4.3 • 41 miles • 3,596 ft • 30 • Point to Point •
Current as of July 2022: the Duluth Traverse can be ridden end-to-end through use of a few short on-road...
6 miles • 499 ft • 3 • Loop •
A nice quick loop of the . Small climb up the traverse trail followed by a descent down and !Rocks.
• 15 miles • 1,740 ft • 7 •
• 19 miles • 1,444 ft • 8 •
• 20 miles • 1,972 ft • 13 •
Photos of Lester Park Trails Mountain Bike
Videos of Lester Park Trails Mountain Bike
youtuber
![One of my ALL TIME Favorite Duluth Trails! ||...]()
trail: Amity East (upper)
11:17 |
384 |
Jun 20, 2023 , Duluth
youtuber
![One of my favorite rides in Minnesota]()
17:36 |
132 |
Nov 20, 2022
youtuber
![Another fun downhill trail in Duluth that may...]()
trail: Amity West Trail
7:29 |
296 |
Nov 7, 2022 , Duluth
youtuber
![This is NOT a climbing trail!]()
trail: Amity East (lower)
9:33 |
255 |
Oct 31, 2022 , Duluth
13:01 |
160 |
Oct 24, 2022
trail: Amity East (lower)
3:42 |
254 |
Apr 20, 2021 , Duluth
youtuber
![Is Lester better?]()
trail: Amity East (lower)
5:06 |
416 |
Nov 10, 2020 , Duluth
youtuber
![Lester Park has the best blue trails in Duluth]()
15:05 |
398 |
Jun 14, 2020
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| !Rocks | May 26, 2026 @ 2:22pm (America/Atikokan) May 26, 2026 | Ideal | michaeldoyle | ||
| Lester River Trail | May 26, 2026 @ 2:22pm (America/Atikokan) May 26, 2026 | Ideal | michaeldoyle | ||
| Amity East (upper) | May 7, 2026 @ 11:21am (America/Atikokan) May 7, 2026 | Ideal | Smedy | ||
| Amity East (lower) | Nov 16, 2025 @ 12:22pm (Pacific/Midway) Nov 16, 2025 | Ideal | evanjpak MW HIKING | ||
| Amity West Trail | Oct 1, 2025 @ 10:54am (America/Atikokan) Oct 1, 2025 | Ideal | Smedy |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Duluth Traverse
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| evanjpak | vote | trail | activity #96826319 and 2 more | Jun 12, 2026 @ 1:53pm Jun 12, 2026 |
| datdudegg22 | wishlist | route | activity #95713069 | May 28, 2026 @ 9:29am May 28, 2026 |
| michaeldoyle | add | report | activity #95603844 and 1 more | May 26, 2026 @ 5:57pm May 26, 2026 |
| jonmc7583 | wishlist | trail | activity #94865948 | May 16, 2026 @ 6:01pm May 16, 2026 |
| cp1994 | comment | report | activity #94526515 | May 11, 2026 @ 4:57pm May 11, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Closed according to trailbot | May 11, 2026 @ 4:57pm May 11, 2026 | ||
| trail | hi | Apr 8, 2022 @ 8:15am Apr 8, 2022 | ||
| trail | Took Lester Creek trail north which was a lot... | Sep 25, 2020 @ 7:22am Sep 25, 2020 | ||
| trail | Its the closest to old style single-track you... | Sep 14, 2020 @ 10:22am Sep 14, 2020 | ||
| trail | The trails keep ger neutered. They just took... | Aug 13, 2020 @ 8:16am Aug 13, 2020 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congdon Park | 3.6 km | ||||
| Hartley Park | 3 | 10 | 6 | 4.3 km | |
| Bagley Nature Area | 1 | 4.3 km | |||
| Chester Park Area | 2 | 4.9 km | |||
| French River Headwaters AMA | 2 | 9 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 6 | 9 miles | 886 ft | 3 miles | 325 ft | #4,836 | #1,736 | 70 | 716 | 1 | 8,138 | |
| E-Bike | 5 | 7 miles | 574 ft | 2 miles | 325 ft | #7,305 | #2,128 | 643 | 76 | |||
| Hike | 15 | 12 miles | 1,237 ft | 4 miles | 325 ft | #10,670 | #4,231 | 698 | 184 | |||
| Trail Running | 15 | 12 miles | 1,237 ft | 4 miles | 325 ft | #9,515 | #3,455 | 698 | 362 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 13 | 7 miles | 584 ft | 3 miles | 338 ft | #531 | #165 | 6 | 798 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Lester Park Trails
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Lester Park Trails?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Lester Park Trails are:
- Lester River Trail (4.6/5)
- Amity East (lower) (4.1/5)
- Amity East (upper) (4/5)
- Amity West Trail (3.8/5)
- !Rocks (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Lester Park Trails?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Lester Park Trails are:
- July (182 activities)
- August (165 activities)
- June (121 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Lester Park Trails?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Lester Park Trails. The most popular parking spots are:
- E Skyline Parkway parking lot (Amity, Lester, Duluth Traverse trails)
- Lester Park Parking Lot
- Lester Road Parking
- Lester Amity Parking
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What is the longest trail in Lester Park Trails?
The longest trail in Lester Park Trails is Lester River Trail at 3.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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