Welcome
"This Guide consists of twenty-four hand selected routes that highlight the rivers, streams and overlooks of the Duluth area.
How to use this Guide
Before starting, download the Acrobat PDF Reader and Strava apps to your phone.
1. Click on the Maps page to get an overview of the routes
and then watch the slide show to get an idea of the routes available. https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/maps.pdf
2. Go to the following websites to find out current trail conditions:
Trail Status — Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores (coggs.com),
Current Trail Conditions -Superior Hiking Trail in MN,
Jay Cooke State Park | Minnesota DNR,
Pattison State Park | Wisconsin DNR
3.Select one route below and press the PDF link to open the complete description of the route. Once open you can bookmark the route to your phone.
4. If you are going to hike that route you can click on the blue Strava link at the bottom of the information sheet. The Strava map for that route will open and you can follow the route in real time. The route will be orange and your path will be blue. (you can bookmark the route to your phone). How to use Strava https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/how-to-use-the-strava-app-to-follow-the-route.pdf
You can also use the Strava App for driving directions to the route parking area. https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/strava-driving-directions.pdf
Be sure to leave any comments or suggestions in my guestbook.
St. Louis River Routes
Carlton Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/carlton-trail-route.pdf
Silver Creek/River Route. https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/silver-creek-river-route-2.pdf
Organtz Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/organtz-route.pdf
Grand Portage Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/grand-portage-trail-route--clockwise-.pdf
St. Louis River Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/st-louis-river-bike-trail-route.pdf
Waabizheshikana Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/waabizeshikana-trail-route.pdf
Duluth Lakewalk https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/duluth-lakewalk.pdf
Duluth Stream Routes
Mission Creek to Sargent’s Creek https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/mission-creek-to-sargeant-s-creek-route.pdf
Mission Creek Parkway https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/mission-creek-parkway-route.pd
Ely Peak Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/ely-peak-trail-snively-woods-route.pd
Stewart Creek Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/stewart-creek-route.pdf
Knowlton Creek Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/knowlton-creek-trail-spirit-mt-loop-trail-route.pdf
Kingsbury Creek Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/kingsbury-creek-to-knowlton-creek-route.pdf
Keene Creek Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/keene-creek-st--louis-river-overlook-route.pdf
Miller Creek Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/miller-creek-to-enger-park-route.pdf
Buckingham Twin Ponds Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/buckingham-creek-twin-ponds-route.pdf
Chester Creek Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/chester-creek-chester-rim-trail.pdf
Upper Tischer Creek Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/upper-tischer-creek-route.pdf
Lower Tischer Creek Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/lower-tischer-creek-route.pdf
Upper Amity Creek Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/upper-amity-creek-route.pdf
Middle Amity Creek Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/middle-amity-creek-route.pdf
Lower Amity Creek Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/lower-amity-creek-route.pdf
Lester River Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/lester-river-trail-route.pdf
Pattinson Park Route
Big and Little Manitou Falls Route https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/big-and-little-manitou-falls-route.pdf
Resources
1.Wildflower Guide https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/wildflower-guide.pdf
2. Hiking in the Seasons https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/hiking-in-the-seasons.pdf
3. Hiking Boots and Clothes https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/hiking-boots.pdf
4. Breweries and Cideries https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/breweries.pdf
5. Photographing the Waterfalls of Lester Park https://jlatour.zenfolio.com/waterfalls-of-lester-park.pdf
Safety First: Always be careful on the route. There are ledges, streets and roads to cross or walk on. Watch carefully when crossing and walk against traffic when on a street or road. Follow all rules for Lake Superior Hiking Trails, COGGS multiuse trails, and state parks.
Desclaimer: All routes are on public trails and this guide is not responsible for any death or injury.