Duluth Junction – East & West Vadnais Lakes loop from Cardigan

Duluth Junction – East & West Vadnais Lakes loop from Cardigan

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Duluth Junction – East & West Vadnais Lakes loop from Cardigan

03:02

74.9km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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40.8 km

Wrought Iron Truss Bridge

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Originally built in 1873, this truss bridge was moved to the Gateway Trail in 2011.

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43.6 km

Pine Point Regional Park Forest Trail

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Pine Point Regional Park is a natural oasis with pine woods, lakes and wetlands. Hike along five miles of trails, spot birds and wildlife. The park also connects to the …

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50.8 km

Duluth Junction – Brown's Creek State Trail & Gateway State Trail Intersection

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The Brown's Creek State Trail and Gateway State Trail meet here at Duluth Junction. There is a large parking area along with restrooms at this trailhead, making it a great spot to start your ride.

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50.8 km

At the intersection of the Gateway and Brown's Creek trails sits a small pavilion about the railroads that were used on these trails, and a couple of picnic tables. A common resting place for people using the trails.

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60.4 km

Bellaire Beach

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This small beach is popular spot for swimming during the warmer months. You'll also find a nice picnic area, a small boat launch, and restrooms.

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68.1 km

Frogs Pond

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Frogs is a tiny pond at the intersection of Koehler and Centerville Roads in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. Although its easy to miss, this is a nice place for any amphibian enthusiast to pause and look for, you guessed it, frogs!

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72.2 km

East & West Vadnais Lakes

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These two lakes make up part of Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park. No watercrafts are allowed on these lakes and shoreline fishing is from permitted areas only.

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72.7 km

Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park

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Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park consists of two lakes that are named West Vadnais Lake and East Vadnais Lake. There is a walking trail in between the two lakes that forms …

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