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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

03:22

56.3km

350m

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: June 24, 2026

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Bus stop

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5.27 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 headwaters in Minnesota's Northwoods. The water below flows into Lake Superior and forms a 12,000-acre freshwater estuary.

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6.73 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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7.76 km

Willard Munger State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 stands, and bog-filled hills. It also follows a historic railroad route that saved lives during the Hinckley and Cloquet fires in the 19th century. Visitors have the opportunity here to spot a variety of wildlife, including whitetail deer, raccoons, foxes, porcupines, and occasionally bobcats or black bears.

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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 it carves a deep gorge through the rocks, creating a dramatic contrast with the forested hills. The bridge is part of Jay Cooke State Park, where you can find plenty of hiking, biking, and camping. The park also features the Thomson Dam, a hint of Duluth’s industrial past.

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56.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

17.7 km

3.55 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.3 km

2.29 km

1.22 km

596 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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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)

Willard Munger State Trail

Saint Louis River Waterfall and Bridge View

Swinging bridges

Trestle Bridge Over St. Louis River

Historic Truss Bridge on the Saint Louis River

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