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St. Louis County

Canal Park – Lester Park Trailhead loop from French River

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St. Louis County

Canal Park – Lester Park Trailhead loop from French River

Hard

3.3

(13)

22

runners

Canal Park – Lester Park Trailhead loop from French River

07:13

68.9km

380m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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10.9 km

Knife River

Highlight • River

The mouth of the Knife River as it joins Lake Superior. Remnants of its industrial past, using the passage ways afforded by the waterways. Great views of the lake.

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11.4 km

Knife River Aquatic Management Area

Nature Reserve

3

45.1 km

Canal Park

Highlight • Settlement

Canal Park is a vibrant district of Duluth, where you can enjoy the best of the city and the lake. Watch the ships pass under the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge, …

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46.0 km

Beach

Beach

5

46.8 km

Lakewalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

All told, this paved multi-use trail stretches for almost eight miles along the shoreline of Lake Superior. It's great for recreation like running, walking and biking, but also a nice …

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6

51.2 km

Congdon Park Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

Congdon Park near Duluth, MN is a hidden oasis of nature and beauty. This park features a forested trail that follows Congdon Creek, a scenic waterway that flows over several …

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7

56.5 km

Lester Park Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

There is a park right at the trailhead with a playground, picnic shelter, and plenty of picnic tables and benches along the stream.

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B

68.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

19.9 km

18.7 km

2.07 km

1.84 km

1.15 km

288 m

Surfaces

38.9 km

13.8 km

9.28 km

3.54 km

2.72 km

548 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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