Winter Adventure

PIER B RESORT IS THE PERFECT HOME BASE TO DISCOVER ALL THE WINTER ADVENTURES THE NORTH SHORE HAS TO OFFER

Activities at Pier B
Pedal Carts CourseTake on the family in some friendly competition on our outdoor pedal carts course! Or make it a leisurely drive and take in the view while peddling away.   Fire Pits & S’moresEnjoy the warmth of our fire pits while taking in the snow and ice forming on Lake Superior. Or make memories with the family around the fire near our new sports court! The best part: S’mores are always available.
Snow Shoeing
Jay Cooke State Park 780 Highway 210
Carlton, MN 55718This beautiful State Park along the banks of the Saint Louis River runs between Carlton and Duluth, MN with plenty of viewing points throughout. Trails are packed and marked for snowshoeing, or for the more adventurous off-trail areas of the park are open. Trails range from easy to difficult. Hartley Park3001 Woodland Avenue (at Hartley Road)Hartley Park is filled with woods, trails, local animals, ponds and views with miles of multi-use Superior Hiking Trail paths looping through the park, perfect for your next snowshoe adventure.  Tettegouche State Park5702 Highway 61
Silver Bay, MN 55614Adventure through the beautiful woods of Tettegouche State Park. While snowshoers are asked to keep off the groomed trails, exploring the road less traveled leads to nature’s most beautiful sights.
Cross Country Skiing
Snowflake4348 Rice Lake Road
Duluth, Minnesota 55811Enjoy over 13 kilometers of beautiful and expertly groomed trails. Snowflake Nordic Center is a full-service cross-country skiing facility including a warming chalet with a waxing room and rentals.  Lester2940 Seven Bridges Rd.
Duluth, MN 55804This 15-kilometer trail is groomed for skate and classic skiing. Perfect for sunrise or sunset skiing, 4 kilometers are lighted. The adjoining 4-kilometer loop on the Lester Park Golf Course is great for beginners and is a local favorite.  Hartley3001 Woodland Avenue (at Hartley Road)Featuring 5 kilometers of double-tracked classic trails throughout beautifully wooded areas, enjoy a gentler inner loop or a hilly outer loop – making this the perfect ski spot for all experience levels.  Spirit Mountain Upper trails: 9535 West Skyline ParkwayLower: 8551 Grand Ave, Duluth MN 55808Spirit Mountain now offers two locations for Nordic Skiing. Their Upper Spirit Mountain Nordic Center features wooded trails with both double tracked and skate lanes, or test out their new Grand Ave. Nordic Center trails.
Ice Fishing
Brighton Beach Lake SuperiorBrighton Beach Rd, Duluth, MN 55804Congdon Boulevard & Brighton Beach RoadTake in the magnificent view of Lake Superior and Duluth’s harbor in the distance as you fish at Brighton Beach – a local favorite destination in both summer and winter.  Fish LakeLocated 20 miles northwest of Duluth, Fish Lake Reservoir typically produces bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, and bullhead.  Duluth-Superior BayEnjoy a day out ice fishing on the Duluth-Superior Harbor with the beauty of the hillside beside you and the depths of Superior Bay below you.
Fat Tire Biking
Lester Park Trail2940 Seven Bridges Rd.
Duluth, MN 55804Experience beautiful views of the river valley and a smooth, flowing single-track while riding the Lester Park trail. The trail overall is non-technical with only a handful of rocky and rooty sections, making it a great option for newer mountain bikers.  Hartley Trail3001 Woodland Avenue (at Hartley Road)Adventure along Hartley’s traditional style mid-west single-track trails, featuring rolling hills and a few moderate climbs. Rated intermediate, many of the trails throughout Hartley have roots and rocks with require finding a good line – perfect for the adventure seeker. Piedmont and Brewer Trail2588 Haines Rd, Duluth, MN 55811Piedmont has numerous trails, varying in length and difficulty level and feature different bridges and sights to enjoy along the ride.  Spirit Mountain Trail9500 Spirit Mountain Pl, Duluth, MN 55810A different way to get down these slopes: Spirit Mountain offers trails for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced rider.   Mission Creek Trail13419 W 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55808The Mission Creek trails bring you through a heavy forest landscape with magnificent views of the St. Louis River Valley and Jay Cooke State Park. The beginner/intermediate ride offers a fast and flowing single-track with many bridges, berms, and rollers.
Downhill Ski & Snowboard
Spirit Mountain9500 Spirit Mountain Pl, Duluth, MN 55810Take in the view of Duluth while navigating down the beautiful slopes of Spirit Mountain. With varying levels of difficulty – Spirit has a hill for every member of the family.  Mont Du Lac3125 S Mont Du Lac Rd, Superior, WI 54880Located just 15 minutes south of Duluth, make memories at Mont Du Lac’s unique resort. Ski, snowboard, or snow tube amongst the cedar trees and breathtaking views of the St. Louis River and Jay Cooke State Park.  Chester Bowl1801 East Skyline PkwyDuluth, MN 55812With hills ranging in variations and challenges, Chester Bowl provides a family-friendly environment located right in the middle of Duluth.
Snowmobile
Duluth Cross Town Trail – WestTrail access at Hwy 23 and 131st Avenue West or Grand Avenue and 72nd Avenue WestExplore the skyline ridge, areas around Spirit Mountain, and the trails behind the zoo on this snowmobile trail that leads to the William Munger State trail going south towards Carlton, MN.  Duluth Cross Town Trail – EastTrail Access 61st Avenue East and Lester River Road.Adventure from Lester Park into the Hawk Ridge Valley while you explore the city forests to the start of the North Shore State Trail.   C.J. Ramstad/North Shore State TrailTake in the views as this trail winds its way through the forests on the ridgeline overlooking Lake Superior. The trail is a natural surface trail, connecting Duluth to Grand Marais while providing some of the most beautify scenery in all of Minnesota.
Tubing
Spirit Mountain9500 Spirit Mountain Pl, Duluth, MN 55810  A perfect family activity for anyone ages 3 and above.  Experience the thrill of sliding down a snowy run and then enjoy riding back to the top on a tubing lift – no need to walk back to the top!  Mont Du Lac3125 S Mont Du Lac Rd, Superior, WI 54880Located just 15 minutes south of Duluth, make memories at Mont Du Lac’s unique resort. Ski, snowboard, or snow tube amongst the cedar trees and breathtaking views of the St. Louis River and Jay Cooke State Park.
Ice Skating
Bayfront350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802Feel the magic of skating on the outdoor rink at Bayfront Park – overlooking the Duluth-Superior Harbor!
Ice Climbing
Positive Energy Outdoors4757 Datka Rd, Duluth, MN 55803Plan the adventure of a lifetime with Positive Energy Outdoors and their ice climbing guides. Ice climbing sites include Casket Quarry in Duluth, Gooseberry Falls State Park, the Cascade and Devil Track Rivers on the North Shore of Lake Superior and Robinson Park in Sandstone.
Dog Sledding
Positive Energy Outdoors4757 Datka Rd, Duluth, MN 55803Get one-on-one instructions with an experienced musher with Positive Energy Outdoors’ dog sled tours. With various tours to choose from, learn about and see the power of people and animals working together.   Endurance Kennels6838 Pequaywan Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55803Start your backwoods adventure with Endurance Kennels. An adventure for the whole family, enjoy the snow, trees, and terrain while traveling 12-20 mph by sprint sled dog power.