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Kingsbury Creek Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Duluth, Minnesota · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Kingsbury Creek Trailhead'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.

Natural surfaceScenic

What runners say about Kingsbury Creek Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“A beautiful rocky sides for the creek to flow through.”

Scenic hike close to Lake Superior Zoo. Fortunately, none of the zoo animals were loose today! ;) Lots of fun rock formations along and in the creek, couple of bridges and lots of tree cover. Trail has roots and rocks to traverse, but the grade is minimal.

★★★★★ — Michael , Jun 2023

The city of Duluth has several rivers and creeks running through it that produce waterfalls and rapids. Don’t miss the impressive Kingsbury Creek during the spring melt!

★★★★★ — Kienan , Jan 2019

Beautiful hiking trail. Easy to access and not very crowded. The creek has large rock sides so you can walk out for photos

★★★★☆ — Stephen , Oct 2020

Love walking along the creek. Great water falls. A beautiful rocky sides for the creek to flow through.

★★★★★ — Doug , Jul 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 23 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“The city of Duluth has several rivers and creeks running through it that produce waterfalls and rapids.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Trail has roots and rocks to traverse, but the grade is minimal.”

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Plan your run at Kingsbury Creek Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Kingsbury Creek Trailhead

7215 Waseca St, Duluth, MN 55807

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.