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Magney-Snively Natural Area
Magney Park, Snively Park
Bridge No. L6007 over Stewart creek is on the edge of the Magney-Snively Natural area and is on the National Register of Historic Places
Location in Duluth
Type	Undeveloped park
Location	Smithville, Duluth, Minnesota and Midway Township
Coordinates	46.699171°N 92.245123°W / 46.699171; -92.245123
Area	2,775.5 acres (1,123.21 ha)
Created	Dedicated 1889 (1889)
Operated by	City of Duluth
Open	Year-Round, partial vehicle access October-May
Hiking trails	Superior Hiking Trail
Other information	The Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required here

Magney-Snively Natural Area is a forest park located in the city of Duluth, Minnesota and partly in Midway Township. Officially Magney Park and Snively Park, the two parks form the largest single tract of protected forest owned by the City of Duluth, and are named in honor of two of its former mayors: Samuel F. Snively and Clarence R. Magney, who were pivotal in the creation of many of the city's parks and protection of its forests.

Features

• Old growth hardwood forest
• Bridge No. L6007
• 15.3 km of groomed ski trails
• 3 miles (4.83 km) of snowmobile trails
• 3 miles (4.83 km) of equestrian trails
• Stewart Creek, Sargent Creek, and Snively Creek flow through the park

See Also

• Superior Hiking Trail
• Skyline Parkway
• List of parks in Duluth, Minnesota