Duluth is a joy in the winter if you like to cross country ski. The trail system with the city limits is vast with 55 miles of trails or 88 km which includes the following park trails: Magney-snippet, Piedmont, Chester Bowl, Hartley Park, Lester Park, Spirit Mountain, UMD and Snowflake.

Duluth gets on average over 90 inches of snow a year and the season often lasts from Thanksgiving until April 1st or so depending on the year.

The community supports the skiing program and if you have ever walked around Duluth you realize how fit a city it is with people truly into the outdoors.