Weekend Update: 
This is the last weekend of both peak fall colors and Spirit's summer operations. Paired with MEA weekend, a gorgeous blue sky forecast, and lot of great events, this will be a close out weekend for the books! Check out all of our events and operations updates below!
Weekend Operations:
Adventure Park: 
Fall colors and blue skies are both in the forecast for the last weekend of the Adventure Park. We are expecting lots of visitors to soak up the fun. There may be wait times and we encourage people to come early on Saturday and Sunday (open 10am-5pm each day) or visit on the less busy days of Thursday and Friday. Our tip: Buy your tickets and fill out waivers online to save money and spend more time having fun!
Bike Trails: 
(update as of 10am, 10/16/2025) A light spattering of rain is keeping the dust at bay and the trails hard packed, but not muddy. Leaves have been blown off (for now) and all trails are open and ready for riding. Check the details on the UMD/COGGS race below for additional information. 
Riverside Bar & Grill: 
Snag a burger, a beer, and some famous garlic parmesan fries and enjoy stunning fall colors all around. Our pro tip: This is the perfect spot to hang out and watch the ultramarathoners run the Wild Duluth Races (more info below). 
Events this weekend:
Wild Duluth Races (Saturday and Sunday): 
Duluth's ultramarathon foot race follows along the Superior Hiking Trail through town and crosses across Spirit Mountain. You can find our more about the routes, race lengths, and results at wildduluthraces.com.
UMD Cycling/ COGGS Mountain Bike Race (Saturday): 
To close out the season, UMD and COGGS are teaming up to time the fastest laps on Spirit. All trails that are timed are also open to the public. Entry to the race is free with a Spirit pass or day ticket, but pre-registration is encouraged. There are two categories (beginner and advanced) that will be awarded. Beginners will ride Smorgasbord and Happy Camper while advanced riders will ride Smorgasbord and Monkey Business. 
Next weekend: 
Team Duluth's annual ski swap takes place at the Grand Ave Chalet next weekend. Hours: Fri, Oct 24th, 5-9pm, Sat, Oct 25th, 10am - 2pm, Sun, Oct 26th, 10am - 12pm. Plus you can pick up your Spirit Mountain Season Pass on Saturday from 10am-2pm!