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Leif Erikson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,418 Google reviews · Running trail in Duluth, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Leif Erikson Park'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.
Popular park along the Lakewalk featuring a small stage for events, a rose garden & water views.
What runners say about Leif Erikson Park
“Sadly the rose bushes weren’t in bloom as I can only imagine how much more beautiful the park would be.”
Really enjoyed this park on Lake Superior. There are a lot of trails running through here and along the lakeside. The stage and amphitheater structures are interesting, as is the bridge into the park. Didn’t get to see the attached rose garden but was definitely interested.
What a great park near the lake, built mostly above the highway. A nice trail that leads you to more trails down by the train tracks and along the lake. Sadly the rose bushes weren’t in bloom as I can only imagine how much more beautiful the park would be. Stop by here to stretch your legs or have a picnic!
This was a fabulous place to visit! It is a rose garden, but there were only a few roses in bloom when we visited. There were, however, many, many other beautiful flowers in full bloom. The park and flower gardens are well cared for and maintained. It's a garden straight out of a fairy tale.
One of my favorite places in Duluth, Minn. It is where there are hundreds of rose bushes planted in a very organized way. It is beautiful. There is a paved walkway from Lief Erickson Park all the way down to Canal Park at the Ariel Bridge where the ocean going ships come and go from all over the world.
Trail conditions & character
“Sadly the rose bushes weren’t in bloom as I can only imagine how much more beautiful the park would be.”
“There’s also a restroom near the parking lot and plenty of free parking, which makes the visit even more convenient.”
“There is a paved walkway from Lief Erickson Park all the way down to Canal Park at the Ariel Bridge where the ocean going ships come and go from all over the world.”
“I lived seeing the flowers in the rose garden as well as walking the lower section of the park, where you can go all the way to the rocky shoreline of the lake.”
“There’s also a restroom near the parking lot and plenty of free parking, which makes the visit even more convenient.”
“The lake views are amazing, especially with the water fountain and the bridge connecting to Canel Park.”
Plan your run at Leif Erikson Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteduluthmn.gov
- Phone(218) 730-4300
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM–4 PM |
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