Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory – Hartley Pond loop from Duluth Union Depot

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Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory – Hartley Pond loop from Duluth Union Depot

Hard

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(1154)

13,250

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Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory – Hartley Pond loop from Duluth Union Depot

09:10

113km

1,380m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 82.5 km for 89 m

After 93.3 km for 196 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.89 km

Lakewalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

All told, this paved multi-use trail stretches for almost eight miles along the shoreline of Lake Superior. It's great for recreation like running, walking and biking, but also a nice …

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18.0 km

Viewpoint

19.8 km

Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

Each autumn, thousands of raptors fly over this ridge on their way south. Here is a link to the Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory web page: hawkridge.org.

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26.1 km

Hartley Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Hartley Nature Center is a gateway to Hartley Park, a 660-acre oasis of nature in Duluth. Here you can explore 10 miles of trails for hiking, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing, …

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26.7 km

Hartley Pond

Highlight • Lake

Hartley Pond is a tranquil spot in Hartley Park, where you can fish, canoe, or watch the wildlife. The pond was created by a man-made dam on Tischer Creek, a …

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28.5 km

Beaver Pond on West Branch Tischer Creek

Highlight • Lake

37.8 km

View of Duluth Harbor

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot on Antenna Farm Trail, also known as the Duluth Traverse, you get views of the Duluth Harbor below.

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50.2 km

Lollygagger Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lollygagger is a fun and scenic trail for bikers and hikers of all levels. Enjoy the rolling, forested terrain, the big banked turns, and the tunnel under Haines Road.

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73.6 km