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Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory – Lester Park Trailhead loop from University of Minnesota Duluth

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St. Louis County

Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory – Lester Park Trailhead loop from University of Minnesota Duluth

Moderate

3.3

(27)

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Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory – Lester Park Trailhead loop from University of Minnesota Duluth

03:12

36.8km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.2 km for 289 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.84 km

Beaver Pond on West Branch Tischer Creek

Highlight • Lake

2

3.75 km

Hartley Park Meadow Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tischer Creek is a hidden gem in Hartley Park, where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of a trout stream. Walk along the boardwalk that crosses the wet meadow, where you can spot wildflowers and birds.

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3

4.69 km

Hartley Pond

Highlight • Lake

Hartley Pond is a tranquil spot in Hartley Park, where you can fish, canoe, or watch the wildlife. The pond was created by a man-made dam on Tischer Creek, a …

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4

5.04 km

Hartley Pond

Highlight • Lake

Hartley Pond is a tranquil spot in Hartley Park, where you can fish, canoe, or watch the wildlife. The pond was created by a man-made dam on Tischer Creek, a …

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5

5.54 km

Hartley Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Hartley Nature Center is a gateway to Hartley Park, a 660-acre oasis of nature in Duluth. Here you can explore 10 miles of trails for hiking, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing, …

Tip by

6

13.1 km

Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

Each autumn, thousands of raptors fly over this ridge on their way south. Here is a link to the Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory web page: hawkridge.org.

Tip by

7

19.4 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.

Tip by

8

19.6 km

Lester River Waterfalls

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Follow the soothing sound of water as you hike along the Lester River Trail, a scenic route that showcases the river’s many falls and rapids. This trail is a delight …

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B

36.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

7.53 km

5.92 km

513 m

362 m

102 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

8.03 km

3.18 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

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