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Willard Munger State Trail – Swinging bridges loop from Norton Park

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Willard Munger State Trail – Swinging bridges loop from Norton Park

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Willard Munger State Trail – Swinging bridges loop from Norton Park

03:19

55.9km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.26 km

Bob Smith Memorial Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bob Smith Memorial Bench is at a viewpoint overlooking the St. Louis River Estuary. From here, peer down into the land conservancy project protecting the St. Louis River and the …

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6.72 km

Adirondack Shelter on the Willard Munger Trail (new)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This shelter will protect you from the elements. It also has a picnic table, but there are no toilet facilities.

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7.75 km

The Willard Munger State Trail, spanning between Hinckley and Duluth, offers trails for hiking, biking, in-line skating, snowmobiling, and horseback riding. This scenic trail passes through northern hardwood forests, pine …

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22.1 km

Saint Louis River Waterfall and Bridge View

Highlight • Waterfall

One of the most scenic spots in Duluth is the Saint Louis River, where you can admire the rushing rapids and the rocky gorge carved by the water.

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22.3 km

Swinging bridges

Highlight • Bridge

5 weeks off the bike and it's a perfect winter ride

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22.3 km

Trestle Bridge Over St. Louis River

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The William Munger State Trail crosses over a historic trestle bridge here. You get great views down the St. Louis River as you cross over this neat former railroad bridge.

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22.4 km

Historic Truss Bridge on the Saint Louis River

Highlight • Bridge

The Saint Louis River is a sight, especially from the historic truss bridge that crosses it on the William Munger Trail. You can feel the force of the water as …

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55.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.2 km

16.5 km

1.64 km

577 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.9 km

4.48 km

625 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 22 May

13°C

2°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Willard Munger State Trail – Swinging bridges loop from Norton Park

Bob Smith Memorial Bench

Adirondack Shelter on the Willard Munger Trail (new)