St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail

At the headwaters of Lake Superior lies the Nation’s largest freshwater estuary. Flowing between Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin, the St Louis River Estuary (SLRE) National Water Trail is a multi-use waterway enabling the public to experience the St. Louis River Estuary amidst the urban landscape of the Twin Ports. The Water Trail map includes 11 loop trails for paddlers of all skill levels and abilities and is intended for various watercraft uses including paddling, boating, and fishing.  In October 2020, the SLRE National Water Trail was officially designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior and was added to the National Trails System. 

The St. Louis River Alliance is leading a working group of representatives from MN and WI to implement the necessary steps to carry out the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail Master Plan and ensure the Water Trails success. The St. Louis River Alliance is a membership organization committed to supporting the resiliency of the St. Louis River. As river stewards we are the voice of the river, working together to protect, restore and enhance the St. Louis River.

You can learn more about the Water Trail at: www.stlouisriver.org/national-water-trail 

You can learn more about the St. Louis River Alliance at: https://www.stlouisriver.org

If you'd like to learn more about the St. Louis River's transformation, watch this short video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYlf-oh4Y2k