Booking And availability
*Tours starting at $64.00 per rider - Price includes bike rental
Not available for 2022
Duluth Mountain bike tours
Riding Admiral Rockbar in Duluth. Photo - Laura Holmes
SCHEDULe
TWO HOUR TOUR: $64 (includes bike rental)
• Not offered for 2022
• Lessons run regularly (must have your own gear).
• For up to date availability click "Book Now" above
THREE HOUR TOUR: $64
• New! Piedmont’s greatest hits!
• Must have your own bike and advanced level riding skills
• See description below
• For up to date availability click "Book Now" above
PRIVATE LESSONS: 2 hr, 3 hr, Custom duration
• PMBIA certified guide instruction
• Individual or group lessons available
• Check out our lesson and clinics page
Details
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Full suspension Salsa Horsethief (or similar) and helmet included
* Specialized Fatboy substitution by request or due to availability
• We will meet you at the trailhead with all the gear. You don’t need to worry about any gear transportation
• Biking instruction and tips
• Small group to guide ratio
ADDITIONAL INFO:
• Departure location based on group skill level
* Trail preference can be selected after booking (see below for trail descriptions)
• Private tour add-on available ($40)
• Not sure what you should bring along? Check out our packing list here
* 2 person minimum group size per tour
** Solo riding option: 2 hour tour for 1 rider with “private tour” add-on
About
You've heard the hype, Duluth has some pretty good bike trails. They are so good in fact that the International Mountain Bike Association has awarded Duluth gold level status, 1 of only 6 in the world! With nearly 100 miles of purpose built mountain bike trails that connect Duluth parks, there is plenty of trail to choose from. From the flowy Duluth Traverse to the rock rolls and drops of Piedmont. Each trail and park has a unique terrain and flow. Trails range from smooth, tree-covered paths that are perfect for the new rider to fast rocky descents and steep uphills that will make even the experienced rider sweat.
Each tour includes bike and helmet rental. Your guide will meet you at the specified trailhead and will tailor the tour to your riding skills and desires.
Our two hour mountain bike tour is a great option for those who are considering getting into the sport. Our guides will set you up on proper bikes and show you the basics of riding. If you have your own bike and are just looking to make your riding experience better, we can help! Use code “myown2wheels” during checkout for a discount.
The Duluth Traverse in Lester Park
DULUTH AREA Mountain bike TOURS
Lester Park - Beautiful views of the river valley and smooth, flowing singletrack trails are what you'll find when you ride Lester. There are a handful of rocky and rooty sections that will test your technique. This is a great option for riders of any skill level.
Mission Creek - Fast and flowing singletrack with many bridges, berms, and rollers. This trail network traverses through a dramatic, heavily forested, landscape with spectacular views of the St. Louis River Valley and Jay Cooke State Park. Great for intermediate and advanced riders.
Hartley Park - Hartley is a beautiful park with some great hardwood forests, an open grassland marsh and a large rock bluff. Some trails are fairly rocky and rooty, which lead to some technical challenges, but are not overly difficult. Many of the new reroutes are quite smooth and have nice flow to the design. There are several punchy climbs with enough rocks and roots to make choosing the right line important, but there aren’t any lung busters, just rolling hills.
Piedmont/Brewer Park - The trail is now 12 miles long, with numerous bridges and features. The terrain in this area lends perfectly to technical mountain bike riding. Significant elevation changes and large rocky bluffs provide endless options for the adventurous mountain biker. If you want to get sendy, there are many rock rolls and big drops to max out just about any suspension.
*Single track descriptions provided by COGGS.
Piedmont’s Greatest Hits
*Starting at $64.00 per rider - Does NOT include bike rental
SCHEDULE
• Sunday-Wednesday 9a-12p
• Contact us for availability/durations not listed
• For up to date availability and booking click the “Book Now” button above.
DETAILS
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Private guide to the bumpest and steeps trails in town. No hunting for them!
• Biking instruction and tips as desired
• Bike rental NOT included. You must have your own bike.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
• Departure from Hutchinson Trailhead (directions) unless otherwise indicated
• Private tour add-on available ($40)
* 2 person minimum group size per tour
** Solo riding option: 2 hour tour for 1 rider with “private tour” add-on
MTB Duluth, MN
ABOUT
So you like bikes? You’ve got your own wheels, you’ve spent some time in the saddle, all you really want to do is go for a ride and see the best of what Duluth has to offer? Piedmont’s greatest hits is just for you. We will head out and your guide will take you to all the rolls, drops, and chunk that’s out there. Plan for about 3 hours of riding and around 2500 feet of elevation gain. This is an advanced level tour. There are trails with mandatory drops, and a few gap options. Although encouraged, we of course won’t make you ride everything! We can stop and session these, but then not all trails will be ridden. Check out this article for some of the options!
We will explore trails with neat names and even neater rocks such as Dr. Diablo, Kissing Booth, Admiral Rockbar, and many more!
Pads are not required, but they are good to have. Please make sure you can pedal uphill with them on. It’s your call as a rider if a full face helmet will be needed. We don’t use them, but fully support your use of it!
Piedmont’s greatest hits!
Mountain Bike Skill Levels
BEGINNER
Beginner are getting comfortable with biking body position, bike fit, pedaling, cornering, climbing and uphill starts, and small obstacle clearing. You probably feel comfortable riding beginner (green) trails with the occasional turn onto something bumpier. Once things get steep (up or down) it’s time to walk.
INTERMEDIATE
Intermediate riders are comfortable with fast cornering, bumpy downhills, can climbing moderate hills, can clear small obstacles , and can ride small rock rolls and jumps. You’ve probably ridden a bunch, but you’re looking to venture onto the advanced trails. Those rock rolls are just a bit more than you want to take on.
ADVANCED FLATLANDER
Super comfortable on most single track in the midwest, comfortable riding rough flatter trails or rolling terrain. However, when you find rock rolls, drops, and gaps it's time to turn around. It’s quite possible you’ve done many xc mountain bike races and you just want to learn to ride steep trails!
ADVANCED
You ride with confidence over rocky and steep trails, are a of master rock rolls, can ride drops and some jumps, and increase climbing ability to mountain goat status.
PRO
You get paid to ride a bike and need someone to chase you.
Duluth Fat bike tour
Winter 22/23 tours by request only, availability is extremely limited.
For fat bike rentals, check out Continental Ski and Bike
*Starting at $64.00 per rider - For same day availability please call
Desired tour date not listed? Email us to set it up!
Fat Biking Hawk Ridge in Duluth
Schedule
TWO HOUR TOUR: $64
• Unavailable for winter 22/23
• For up to date availability click "Book Now" above
• Desired tour date not listed? Email us to set it up!
Details
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Specialized Fatboy (or similar) and helmet, light for night ride
• Biking instruction and tips
• Nature and history tour
• Small group to guide ratio
ADDITIONAL INFO:
• Departure location dependent on skill level
* Select tour location after booking
• Private tour add-on available ($40)
• Not sure what you should bring along? Check out our packing list here
* 2 person minimum group size per tour
** Solo riding option: 2 hour tour for 1 rider with “private tour” add-on
ABOUT
Night fat bike ride in Duluth
You've heard the hype, Duluth has some pretty good bike trails, and they're open all winter! They are so good in fact that the International Mountain Bike Association has awarded Duluth gold level status, 1 of only 6 in the world! With nearly 100 miles of purpose built mountain bike trails that connect Duluth parks, there is plenty of trail to choose from. We also offer a night ride option. Departing at dusk we ride into the dark and let our 900 lumen lights (car headlight bright) blaze a path through the darkness!
Enjoy taking on the snowy trails with a Specialized Fat Boy and a guide who knows exactly where to pedal. Many of our trail options are groomed specifically for fat biking. The tour includes fat bike rental, you won’t need to think about transporting the bike either! We customize each tour to best fit the skill and comfort level of each group. Point to point and private tours are also available! For scheduling within 24 hours of the desired departure time, you will need to call or email us for availability (you will not be able to book online).
Fat biking on Park Point in Duluth, MN
DULUTH AREA TOURS
Fat Biking on Lake Superior
Lester Park - Beautiful views of the river valley and smooth, flowing single track trails are what you'll find when you ride Lester. There are a handful of rocky and rooty sections that will test your technique. This is a great option for riders of any skill level.
Mission Creek - Fast and flowing single track with many bridges, berms, and rollers. This trail network traverses through a dramatic, heavily forested, landscape with spectacular views of the St. Louis River Valley and Jay Cooke State Park. Great for intermediate and advanced riders.
Hartley Park - Hartley is a beautiful park with some great hardwood forests, an open grassland marsh and a large rock bluff. Some trails are fairly rocky and rooty, which lead to some technical challenges, but are not overly difficult. Many of the new reroutes are quite smooth and have nice flow to the design. There are several punchy climbs with enough rocks and roots to make choosing the right line important, but there aren’t any lung busters, just rolling hills.
Piedmont/Brewer Park - The trail is now 12 miles long, with numerous bridges and features. The terrain in this area lends perfectly to technical mountain bike riding. Significant elevation changes and large rocky bluffs provide endless options for the adventurous mountain biker. If you want to get sendy, there are many rock rolls and big drops to max out just about any suspension.
*Single track descriptions provided by COGGS Duluth.
Duluth Bike Shuttle
*Starting at $15.00 per rider - Unavailable
Bike Shuttle in Duluth, MN
SCHEDULE
Unavailable for summer 2021
Summer - Friday-Sunday
• 9:15a Lester Park - Main Lot
• 9:40a Piedmont - Haines Lot
• 9:50a Spirit Mountain - Grand Avenue
• 10:10a Mission Creek - Chambers Grove return to Lester
* Pickup also available by request, please contact us for booking.
* 2 person minimum transport. Solo riders are welcome to book, but service is not guaranteed with the minimum passenger requirement.
**Shuttle will not stop at a location unless you have reserved a spot.
Details
SHUTTLE SERVICE INCLUDES:
• Pickup and drop off at your chosen location
• Secure bike transport for up to 7 bikes
• Secure person transport for up to 7 people
• Trail advice and suggestions
ABOUT
You've heard the hype, Duluth has some pretty good bike trails. They are so good in fact that the International Mountain Bike Association has awarded Duluth gold level status, 1 of only 6 in the world! With nearly 100 miles of purpose built mountain bike trails that connect Duluth parks, there is plenty of trail to choose from. Whether you're riding the whole Duluth Traverse or just trying to hit some highlights, a shuttle will make it easy! Please check the trail conditions page while planning your route.
Day Tripper now offers a bike shuttle for those looking to ride point to point. We have scheduled trips Friday-Sunday, but unscheduled pickups are welcome. Please contact us to set up a shuttle run today!