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Hartley Nature Center TH, Superior Hiking Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Running trail in Duluth, Minnesota · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hartley Nature Center TH, Superior Hiking Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Cross-country trails, plus hiking trails for all skill levels in a scenic area.
What runners say about Hartley Nature Center TH, Superior Hiking Trail
“This was are second snow shoe visit to Duluth Hartley was a beautiful place reasonable shoe rental $10 dollars per set very beautiful place.”
“Very interesting history and a variety of well marked trails for people of all abilities.”
Plenty of hiking options on this trail for all types of hiking skills. The main trail has gravel and the more technical trails are bare ground with roots and rocks all throughout it. There's a nice pond at this site as well.
Big beautiful hiking trail and nature area right inside the city limits. Very interesting history and a variety of well marked trails for people of all abilities.
Fun, well kept trails with maps, a lake, and a high point with great views called Rock Knob. Also miles of off road bicycle and cross country ski trails.
Hartley is an endless web of interconnected trails that I've been exploring since my earliest childhood and still haven't seen all of it. Gorgeous hills, ponds, creeks and rivers and it's ALL accessible. If you see something cool in Hartley, there's a trail that will lead you there. Most of all it feels *natural*..
Trail conditions & character
“This was are second snow shoe visit to Duluth Hartley was a beautiful place reasonable shoe rental $10 dollars per set very beautiful place.”
“The main trail has gravel and the more technical trails are bare ground with roots and rocks all throughout it.”
“Very interesting history and a variety of well marked trails for people of all abilities.”
Plan your run at Hartley Nature Center TH, Superior Hiking Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Phone(218) 834-2700
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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