The best running trails in Douglas County
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Last updated: November 13, 2025
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1. Canal Park – The Lakewalk loop from Duluth
6.76km
00:45
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
23
runners
2. Twin Ponds – Elys Peak loop from Billings Park
62.2km
07:48
1,370m
1,370m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
runners
3. Brewer loop from Proctor
8.09km
01:01
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
11
runners
4. Twin Ponds – Piedmont loop from Proctor
31.6km
03:58
650m
650m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10
runners
5. Elys Peak – Bardon Peak Overlook loop from South Superior
10.5km
01:14
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10
runners
6. The Lakewalk loop from Duluth
20.2km
02:08
50m
50m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
runners
7. Forbay Lake – Elys Peak loop from Esko
50.4km
06:13
890m
890m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
runners
8. Running loop from Esko
9.84km
01:12
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
9. Minnesota Point Light loop from Central Park
5.33km
00:39
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
10. Minnesota Point Light – Airport Beacon loop from Duluth
18.3km
02:00
20m
20m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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