Waabizheshikana: Marten Trail

Another Rails & Trails Experience is here!

As part of the US Steel – Spirit Lake Remediation Project in the Morgan Park neighborhood of Duluth, the city extended the Waabizheshikana (Marten Trail). The new 1.5 mile trail segment parallels the tracks of Duluth’s River Train from Blackmere Park to Mud Lake/Boathouse Point. The trail was opened to the public on July 10, 2024. The map (below) is from the Waabizheshikana Interpretive Trail Master Plan (2021).

Plus – in 2025 – construction will start on Segment 1 from the Riverside neighborhood (Spring St) to the Smithville neighborhood (Clyde Ave).

The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad is proud to be the core of the St Louis River Estuary Rails & Trails Experience.

Walking the Waabizheshikana, paddling the National Water Trail, or riding the LSMR will bring more people to the river’s edge to hear its stories and enjoy the sights.

“The LSMR will pair a historic excursion train with on artistic heritgage trail. and the natural beauty of the St Louis river, creating a destination experience.”

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This is our 44th season! We are excited to continue telling the stories of the St Louis River and sharing the spectacular views and our historic river train with you!

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The LSMR strives to provide an inclusive environment in which the value of each volunteer, passenger, and member of the general public is respected. LSMR leaders recognize and appreciate diverse perspectives for group decisions to achieve effective collaborative compromise. Volunteer assignments are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), or disability provided the volunteer meets safety and training requirements specified by the Federal Railroad Administration.