People interested in the future of cross country skiing in Duluth are encouraged to take part in the Parks and Recreation’s Cross Country Skiing planning meeting at 6pm on Tuesday, June 4th at the Hartley Nature Center located at 3001 Woodland Avenue. This initial meeting will seek input from users of all the Duluth ski [...]
The public is invited to attend the Chester Park Mini Master Plan community meeting on Wednesday, May 29th at 6:00 PM at the Washington Community Recreation Center (Room 106) located at 310 North 1st Avenue West. Chester Park planning began during the spring of 2012, and last summer’s flood delayed the process. Click here to [...]
Friday, June 14, 10 a.m. to noon. Free Taste of Nordic Walking at the Duluth YMCA, 302 W. 1st St., Duluth, Minnesota. This is put on by the Great Lakes Nordic Walkers, and they will have demo poles available. More information is available on their website: http://greatlakesnordicwalkers.com/
The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton high school Nordic ski team (the Lumberjacks) is looking for a coach to work with their small but enthusiastic group of skiers next winter. The team practices at Pine Valley in Cloquet. For more information or to apply, contact Activities Director Tom Lenarz at (218) 879-3393 ext 1202 or by email at tlenarz@cloquet.k12.mn.us. [...]
Adam Swank, Paul Schommer, Nikolai Anikin, Rhett Bonner, Joe Gerard, Zach Smith, Hans Anderson, and Gary Larson participated in the “race” division and finished in that order. Elaine & Grant Nelson and Craig & Mona Hunter skied the “touring” division. Looks like a good time was had by all (including the dogs & spectators).
Phil & Kelly Rogers will host an 8-10k classic race on their ski trails @ 18 West Harney Road, Esko on Sunday 24 March at noon. $5 entry gets you a fun course plus snacks after. If you’re planning to come, please let us know by sending a text to (218) 451-0813 or an email [...]
The city grooming crew started at Lester early this morning, with plans to groom Hartley and Piedmont next. Check for updates on the Duluth Parks Facebook page or by calling the City Ski Trail Hotline (218) 730-4321.
Mountain bikers and their parents are invited to attend one of two informational meetings about the recently-formed MN High School Cycling League: Friday, March 22, 5:00pm to 6:30pm College of St. Scholastica Wellness Center, Room 245 Saturday, March 23, 10:00am to 11:30am Peace UCC Basement Choir Practice Room 1111 N. 11th Ave. E, Duluth If [...]
The City XC ski trails were all groomed as of Tuesday.
The Chester Oval, Piedmont, Hartley and Lester trails were done today and Spirit will be done tomorrow (Tuesday).
City Trail Hotline: 730-4321