Duluth has some of the best cross-country skiing you'll find anywhere in the nation. Five City trails and the Spirit Mountain Cross-Country Center provide 65k for every level of skier. These trails pass through beautiful forests with breathtaking views of Lake Superior and the St. Louis River Valley. Trails are groomed with the best equipment available. All of this fantastic skiing is just minutes away from the lodging, restaurants, and entertainment Duluth is proud to offer. Call the Duluth Cross Country Ski Trail Hotline at (218) 723-3678 for the latest in trail conditions.

Chester Bowl
Cross-country skiing at Chester Bowl offers 3k for the advanced skier and racer. The trail starts at the access and loops counter-clockwise. The Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required to use this trail. To view map, click here.

Hartley Trail
The Hartley Trail has a total of 5k to explore. It consists of two main loops. The north-south route of the outer trail provides a hilly challenge to more experienced skiers while the inner loop in gentle and meandering, a pleasant trek for all skill levels. Hartley Trail needs a good 12 inches of snow pack for safe, fun skiing so we recommend that you plan to ski there in mid season when the snow cover is best. The Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required to use the trail. To view map, click here.

Lester-Amity Trail
The Lester-Amity trail offers 15k of varied terrain through pine, aspen, and birch forests. An additional 3k circles the Lester Park Golf Course and is accessible from the main Lester-Amity Trail. To ski on gentle terrain, turn to the left at points B and C. Beyond point C, the intermediate and advanced skier will be challenged by the hills. The openness of the golf course offers an excellent place for beginning cross-country skiers. Intermediate skiers will also enjoy good visual contact and numerous short-cut options. The Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required on this trail. To view map, click here.

Magney-Snively Trail
The Magney-Snively trail has 14k of trail for intermediate and advanced skiers. This trail offers skiing through a beautiful hardwood forest with large hills and trees. This terrain is rugged and therefore is not recommended for beginners. The trail loops clockwise. The Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required to use this trail. To view map, click here.

Piedmont Trail
The Piedmont trail has 5k of trail for beginning and intermediate skiers. This double-tracked trail leads you through both aspen, birch, and hardwood forest. Handmade signs made by a skier in the Piedmont neighborhood and a beautiful overlook of the St. Louis River Valley are the unique features of this trail. The Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required to use this trail. To view map, click here.

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS

For more information on the trails, call the Duluth Parks and Recreation Department at (218) 723-3337.