The Munger Trail Check out user reaction to trail. The often-praised Munger Tail stretches 69 miles from Duluth, Minnesota , southward to Hinckley. This recycled railroad follows the route of the historic Lake Superior and Mississippi, which first connected Duluth, Minnesota, and the State Capitol, St. Paul on August 1, 1870. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources trail boss claims the Munger Trail to be the longest paved recreational trail in the nation if not the world.
Snowmobiles ride the trail during the remaining months of snow.
Only two of the 70 miles remain unpaved. This final two-mile segment of the 'missing link' will join the paved portions by 2000. Strong cyclists complete the Hinckley to Duluth ride in 7 to 8 hours. However the trail provides many fine access points with parking for shorter rides for the rest of us. The many old railroad towns along the way take great pride in the Munger and provide many helps and services to trail users.