Hartley

[xterrabuzz]

So was out riding Hartley last Sat a.m. up by the guardrail and came across two hikers that said the trail and the park was for hiking only...wtf, so I apologize and hope over the rail and ride back to the parking lot via road. So what is the deal with Hartley? Is there an actually mtb specific trail??? Are there maps? And is the Superior Hiking Trail have an association? And is it possible to banned dogs from the trails? This kind of crap does get old.

I do not seem to have to deal with this kind of thing when riding down in the Cites, just Duluth.

[mn_ultra_guy]

per the Duluth rec department at: http://www.ci.duluth.mn.us/city/parksandrecreation/Secondarypages/hartleytrail.htm

HARTLEY TRAIL
Hartley Park is 660 acres of forested hills and wetlands with a variety of scenic hiking and biking trails. These trails pass through beautiful forests with breathtaking views of Lake Superior and the St. Louis River Valley. Hartley Park's trails are open to hiking, bicycling, cross country skiing, and dog walking - with a few simple reminders and rules.
Permitted trail uses are marked with the appropriate signage at key intersections. Trails may be closed when conditions are wet and muddy to prevent damage and erosion. Closures will be publicized; however, please respect the environment by using good judgement and avoid wet segments when using the trails. ATV's, motorcycles, and snowmobiles are not permitted at any time.
Old Hartley Road is the main route through the park. This is a north-south trail and open to hiking and biking, with shared access to the ski trails.
Trails located east of Old Hartley Road are open to hiking except during the winter cross country ski season, when these trails are groomed and therefore closed to hiking and dog walking. Biking is not permitted on these trails at any time.
Trails located west of Old Hartley Road are open to hiking and biking at all times.
Please observe good trail etiquette when meeting others on the trail. Remember to leash your dog for the safety of your pet and others. Other trail users do not know that your dog is friendly and will not bite or jump, and dogs may collide with bicycles. Pick up after your pet too!


The Superior hiking trail does have an association if that is what you are asking.


http://shta.org/index.php



So was out riding Hartley last Sat a.m. up by the guardrail and came across two hikers that said the trail and the park was for hiking only...wtf, so I apologize and hope over the rail and ride back to the parking lot via road. So what is the deal with Hartley? Is there an actually mtb specific trail??? Are there maps? And is the Superior Hiking Trail have an association? And is it possible to banned dogs from the trails? This kind of crap does get old.

I do not seem to have to deal with this kind of thing when riding down in the Cites, just Duluth.

[mtnbykr]

the part of hartley you were riding is multi-use, open to all non-motorized users. the only places closed to bikes are the ski trails, the small piece of the sht down by arrowhead rd, and some short trails by the nature center.

maps. i keep posting on up for trailwork but here it is again--

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/mtnbykr/hartley%20trailwork%20maps/hartleytrailmap.jpg

the for-real map that has trail designations on it will be out soon.

dogs must be on leashes on city property. good luck on that one...

[mtnbykr]

here's a link to a map--

http://www.ci.duluth.mn.us/city/parksandrecreation/images/hartley%20map%20side%202.pdf