The Alex Laveau State Trail travels from the junction of the Munger State Trail in Carlton, 6.5 miles through the town of Wrenshall to Highway 23. From Highway 23, you can travel 9.5 miles to Gary-New Duluth along a combination of bike routes on paved highway shoulders and city streets. An additional two miles of gravel trail goes from Highway 23 to the Minnesota/Wisconsin border.
This trail honors the memory of a former county commissioner and dairy farmer who was a strong advocate of repurposing abandoned railways as public trails. It is part of the Munger Trail System, which also includes the Gateway, Brown’s Creek, Mondale, James L. Oberstar and Munger state trails.
Landscape
- This trail passes through northern hardwood forests and stands of jack, red and white pine, as well as spruce fir. The region is hilly, and features numerous lakes and bogs.
Common mammals noticed along the trail include whitetail deer, raccoon, red fox, porcupine, beaver and muskrat. The observant trail user may also spot coyote, timber wolf, weasel, mink, bobcat or black bear.
- Trail uses
Accessible Outdoors (electric wheelchairs allowed)- Permits
- You will need a Horse Pass if you will be horseback riding or carriage driving.
- Snowmobiles must be registered or have a snowmobile state trail sticker.
- You will need a require a vehicle permit to park in a state park.
- No other fees or passes are required to use the trail.
- Trail segments
- The Alex Laveau State Trail honors the memory of a former county commissioner and dairy farmer who was a strong advocate of the idea of reusing abandoned railways as public trails. This trail allows users to ride from Gary-New Duluth 16 miles through Wrenshall into Carlton. Six and one-half miles from Carlton to Highway 23 are paved off-road trail; the remaining miles are a combination of bike routes on paved highway shoulders and city streets.
- Parking
- Do not leave valuables in your vehicle!
- Carlton: 90 3rd Street, Carlton, MN 55718
- Wrenshall: 400 Evergreen Drive, Wrenshall, MN 55797
- Restrooms
- Wrenshall: 400 Evergreen Drive, Wrenshall, MN 55797 (seasonal)
Hiking
Biking
In-line skating
Mountain biking
Horseback
Snowmobiling