The rugged natural beauty of lake superior and the civilized touches of the lodges, inns and bed and breakfasts of minnesotas north shore bring you one of north americas finest hiking experiences, lodge to lodge hiking along one of the continents finest trails, the superior hiking trail. This book highlights the major places along the superior hiking trail as well as some unknown places. The guide book i used was the 2007 edition of the ridge line press guide to the superior hiking trail. Milebymile descriptions lead the casual hiker or ardent backpacker through hardwood forests of birch and maple, and into boreal forests of spruce, pine and fir a region thriving with spectacular wildflowers and diverse wildlife. Coastal trail, which includes a series of backcountry campsites.
Read about our tough but fantastic backpacking experience on the absolutely stunning coastal trail in the park. Lake superior trading post, birchbark books, drury lane books, stone harbor wilderness outfitters. These sites must be used, but in the superior national forest dispersed camping is legal. Trail maps, the guide to the superior hiking trail book, trail information, and. It was on these trips that we could disconnect from the.
Nov 16, 2018 for bridget and corey, trips to the north shore and lake superior were a constant throughout the years of their relationship. Linking people with nature by footpath along lake superiors north shore superior hiking trail. Pack your hiking shoes and hit the incredible trails surrounding the cascade lodge. Milebymile descriptions for the dayhiker or backpacker. The superior hiking trail store is located on the main street in two harbors. Spur trail from parking lot in wisconsin will be built by north country trail association. Superior hiking trail two harbors 2020 all you need to. Whether you spend a weekend trip or a whole summer, backpacking this trail will be an unforgettable, epic adventure. Andrew slade is a veteran outdoorsman who has extensively explored minnesotas north shore both camping and hiking.
If you like wild places, rugged hikes, varied terrain, dark night skies, an endless horizon, fewer biting insects continue reading take a walk on. The superior hiking trail databook is a compact, easytocarry guide designed to help you explore the premier footpath along minnesotas north shore of lake superior. Guide to the superior hiking trail 8th edition superior. Author eric hansen is well known in upper midwest hiking circles. For the duluth section of the superior hiking trail, see hiking. We have all the provisions to make your hike a fun and memorable experience for you and your hiking group, whether you want to explore cascade river state park or venture out on superior hiking trail. There are 310 miles of trail between jay cooke state park near duluth and the canadian border.
The road to the park passes through the pic river first nation reserve. In northeastern minnesota, the superior hiking trail traverses 296 miles of rugged landscape and beautiful vistas of lake superior. He also has trekked the entire superior hiking trail. But savvy hikers walk endtoend segments, arranging a shuttle you can book one through superior hiking shuttle so they can cover more miles and not. You can amble up a river, admire cascades, cross the river and return to your car in a halfmile cascade river, hike the 326mile superior hiking trail s. Lake superior from the wisconsinminnesota border to the canadian border. Linking people with nature by footpath along lake superior s north shore paperback june, 2001. The trail travels through forests of birch, aspen, pine, fir, and cedar. The superior hiking trail weaves along the sawtooth mountain range easily the most impressive scenery in the midwest. No motorized vehicles, mountain bikes, or horses on the trail except in limited corridors where the trail is shared with other multiuse trail groups. Midwest mountaineering, 309 cedar ave, minneapolis, mn 55454. And guide to the superior hiking trail is the best guide. Hikers enjoy views of boreal forests, the sawtooth mountains, babbling brooks, rushing waterfalls, and abundant.
The nook book ebook of the guide to the superior hiking trail, 8th. The sht links two state forests, eight state parks and a national forest, plus it offers some 296 miles of continuous trail from jay cooke state park near duluth. It is a highly used trail with about 90 established campsites along its length. For the duluth section of the superior hiking trail, see hiking in duluth. The 63 km coastal trail, part of the voyageur trail, the trans canada trail and the national hiking trail, wends along the coast from agawa bay to about a point halfway to the northern boundary of the park. The superior hiking trail story superior hiking trail. From backpacking through the superior hiking trail, to kayaking along the shore, lake superior has always been their magical place. It is really helpful to have thesuperior hiking trail guide book or a superior hiking trail map. How to hike the superior hiking trail granite gear. Our superior trails travel guide provides first hand information on taking the lake superior circle tour and various festivals, scenic drives, hiking, camping, recreation, waterfall discovery and other interesting things to see and do along lake superior s shoreline and in towns and villages along minnesotas north shore, ontarios north of superior, the michigan upper. Hugging the ridgelines above lake superior along northeastern minnesotas north shore, the superior hiking trail sht is the hottest longdistance footpath in the cool northwoods. The superior hiking trail story my new 160 page, hardcover, over 400 color photos, book has recently arrived. This is an ideal way to observe both the vastness of lake. Guide to the superior hiking trail details over 310 miles of footpath on the north shore of lake superior.
Some winters lake superior doesnt freeze over enough to safely walk on the water to see the caves covered in ice sculptures. Buy guide to the superior hiking trail, 8th edition. Superior hiking trail databook superior hiking trail. The trail is built, maintained, and managed by the superior hiking trail association shta, a private nonprofit organization based in two harbors, mn. The trail guide is also available in a number of locations in minnesota. The area of the trail around campsites 10 to 11 is absolutely beautiful. Towab trail is very strenuous linear trail that follows the agawa river 12. With a northern terminus at the canadian border, the trail follows, in close proximity, the western coast of the largest of all the great lake, lake superior, as it makes it way to the southern terminus at the wisconsin border. This guide provides the most vital information you need to enjoy the superior hiking trail. Great hiking nearby includes the lake superior hiking trail. From a short walk to see gooseberry rivers waterfalls to a ninemile hike along the ridge above grand superior to combing our 1500feet of cobblestone beaches and massive stone outcroppings, we have hundreds of miles of hiking trails and the most famous is the superior hiking trail sht.
Guide to the superior hiking trail details over 280 miles of wilderness footpath on the north shore of lake superior. Further reading on lake superior provincial park hikes. These are his favorite day hikes along the north shore. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from march until november. Lake superior circle tour camping, hiking, scenic travel. Journal photos map gear food expenses supporters stats. The superior hiking trail, also known as the sht, is a 310mile long distance hiking singletrack hiking trail in northeastern minnesota that follows the ridgeline overlooking lake superior for most of its length.
My gear my pack weighed 18 to 26 pounds, depending on how much water and food i had packed. For a short backpacking trip, try the 11mile stretch between silver bay and minnesota 1, on the east side of tettegouche state park for a longer backpacking trip, try the 24mile segment between grand marais and c. Lake superior provincial park has 9 day hiking trails and two backpacking trails. There are several hiking trails ranging from the easy, onemile beach trail to the very demanding 37mile one way. The superior hiking trail association builds, maintains, and enhances the 310mile. The superior hiking trail association builds, maintains, and enhances the 310mile footpath that follows the rocky ridgeline. Begins at remote minnesota border, new southern terminus of the sht. Our hiking adventure package includes full breakfast and. You can do an outandback hike on a section of minnesotas superior hiking trail, a 310mile footpath that traverses a ridge overlooking lake superior, the worlds largest freshwater lake. This is a great read and packed with information about the trail, the people involved and how it came about. It includes the vista from pincushion mountain as well as the only segment directly on the lake. Magney state park via the dramatic devils track and kadunce river gorges. The hike to agawa falls in northern ontario hike bike travel. Guide to the superior hiking trail, 7th edition, published 20, 232 pages, published by the superior hiking trail association.
Lake superior book store hiking travel guides and books. Take a walk on the wild side on lake superiors coastal trail. This landscape, once carved by ancient glaciers, is dominated by lake superior, the largestarea freshwater lake in the world. Review of the brand new superior hiking trail databook and the tools that. The trail continues on through forests, along ridges and eventually parallels the railroad tracks. North shore hiking trails along lake superior and inland.
People planning a trip can ask to join the groups facebook page. The superior hiking trail databook is a compact, easytocarry guide designed to help you explore the premier footpath along minnesotas north shore of lake. From a short walk to see gooseberry rivers waterfalls to a ninemilehike along the ridge above grand superior to combing our 1500feet of cobblestone beaches and massive stone outcroppings, we have hundreds of miles of hiking trails and the most famous is the superior hiking trail sht. From duluth to grand portage, discover magnificent trails that wind through eight state parks, the superior national forest, the superior hiking trail, and even into the bwcaw. Best sections of superior lake trail minnesota forum.
Guide to the superior hiking trail, 8th edition by superior hiking. The superior hiking trail is a footpath only, with a natural surface 18inch treadway through a clearing approximately four feet in width. Our superior trails travel guide provides first hand information on taking the lake superior circle tour and various festivals, scenic drives, hiking, camping, recreation, waterfall discovery and other interesting things to see and do along lake superior s shoreline and in towns and villages along minnesotas north shore, ontarios north of superior, the michigan upper peninsula, and wisconsin. The superior hiking trail, also known as the sht, is a 310mile 500 km long hiking trail in northeastern minnesota that follows the rocky ridges overlooking lake superior for most of its length. Detailed information for over 300 miles of trail, 94 backcountry campsites, and over.
Lake superior and the group of seven route blaq bear eco. Dec 10, 2015 todays post comes from carol dersh, our natural heritage education leader at lake superior provincial park. The trail is marked with blue blazes and prolific signage. Beginners guide to backpacking on the superior hiking trail. The campground is tucked into the forest and lake superior is easily accessible. From no trail at all in 1986 to 310 miles in length now. The 200mile trail along the minnesota edge of lake superior may be the best hike in the united states. Guidebooks and maps superior hiking trail association. Guide to hiking the north country trail in minnesota. I also recommend the multiday hike on the coastal trail in pukaskwa national park. Best hiking trails on minnesotas north shore of lake superior.
See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A superior hiking trail is our second coffee table book dedicated to the superior hiking trail. The superior hiking trail is a 310mile footpath that largely follows the rocky ridgeline above lake superior on minnesotas north shore from duluth to the canadian border. Know before you go superior hiking trail association. Enjoy its central location to many area hiking trails, split rock lighthouse, gooseberry falls, and so much more. Superior hiking trail assoc, 731 7th ave, two harbors, mn 55616. This book lists the 50 best hiking trails between duluth and grand portage. Apostle islands sea caves hiking trail lake superior. Milebymile descriptions lead the casual hiker or ardent backpacker through hardwood forests of birch and maple, and into boreal forests of spruce, pine and fir a region thriving with spectacular wildflowers and diverse. Complete details for day hikes or backpack trips with 93 free backcountry campsites. Naturalist and north shore expert andrew slade has scouted out over 300 miles of trails along inland ridges and lake superior shoreline for this indispensable guide. For details on hunting and the superior hiking trail, see the shta website. Rudi did an amazing job with the superior hiking trail story. To a novice, minnesotas superior hiking trail presents a bewilderment of possibilities.
His book on wisconsin profiles 60 hiking and walking trails. Guide to the superior hiking trail book by superior. There are two to four pages devoted to each trail with information concerning length, difficulty, gps coordinates and driving directions to the parking area, how to access the trail from the lot, and very detailed points of interest and advisories to keep in mind throughout the trail. The staff will gladly answer all of your questions.
Guide details 310 mile footpath on the north shore of lake superior in northeastern minnesota. The river offers a soothing backdrop as well as the challenge, for the fishermen and women among you, of brook trout. Rock picking agate hunting guides lake superior circle tour. Lake superior getawaylutsen mn packages cascade lodge. Hiking lake superior park fees apply eleven world class hiking trails explore the diverse landscapes and environments of lake superior provincial park. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Spectacular scenery, cliffs, rocky shores, beaches, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, lush forests.
Lake superior provincial park wawa 2020 all you need. Includes over 200 pictures and other detailed information, including a foldout map in the back cover. It features tips and tricks for menu planning, equipment selection, packing and cooking, plus footage of the fall colors, waterfalls, lake superior and a little wildlife. The superior hiking trail is a truly a hidden gem for long distance hikers in the united states. Superior hiking trail mns premier hiking and running trail.
Lake states interpretive association, 31 hwy 53, international falls, mn 56649. Linking people with nature by footpath along lake superior s north shore superior hiking trail association, sam cook on. North shore hiking trails on lake superior and inland. It has all of the details you need to know to hike the trailk in safety. The guide to the superior hiking trail details over the 326 miles of the superior hiking trail, from wild valley road south of jay cooke state park near duluth, mn to the canadian border. Trails vary in length and difficulty and are designed for novice and experienced hikers. Many stretches include spectacular views of lake superior, but others gasp. This is an ideal way to observe both the vastness of lake superior and the detail of wildflowers. Greg poulton and logan faulkingham, experiential education students at minnesota state university, mankato, provide advice for people new to backpacking who would like to take a trip on the superior hiking trail. Authored by margaret beattie bogue, this guide book takes the reader on a clockwise tour around lake superior, travel region by travel region.
Best hiking guides for trails around lake superior. Im planning on spending 3 days hiking along the superior lake trail, camping along the way, and wondering what sections people would recommend doing, and any specific tips anyone has. Day 5 your hike will begin where you left off in heron bay. The superior hiking trail story, by rudi hargesheimer 2020. We stayed at campsite 18 at the end of a loop hike lake of the clouds, west 8 miles on the big carp river trail, east 9 miles on lake superior trail. Any input would be greatly appreciated as we plan out this trip. Cove point lodge is a premier north shore mn lodging destination where all rooms and cottages overlook lake superior.
If planned properly, it is possible to hike from location to location. My superior hiking trail hike i hiked the superior hiking trail from september 15 to september 28, 2012. The guide contains complete and uptodate maps, information on campsites, and trailhead parking lots. Hike along the shores of lake superior through prospect cove and by c. Full of beautiful pictures and highlights of the trail, broken down in the book into sections of the entire trail. Those new to minnesotas north shore, as well as experienced hikers in lake superior country, will find hiking the north shore the most comprehensive resource aroundandrew hiked every trail, checked out every overlook, and visited every waterfall so you can plan a perfect days hike. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.