"I am back in
Montanaland, refreshed after a wonderful week on Lake Superior.
It was exactly what my stressed body, mind and spirit needed." M Mandali, Helena, MT
Highlights:
- Hiking through the Minnesota woods in fall
- Gazing down from seven overlooks on Oberg Mountain
- Sampling different North Shore restaurants, particularly the Angry Trout
- Having a choice of two hikes of different lengths each day
- Visiting the totally charming town of Grand Marais
Backpacker Magazine calls the Superior Hiking Trail one of the ten best trails in America - and we agree! This trail combines a true sense of remoteness with an incredible diversity of terrain and dramatic scenery. Offering outstanding views of Lake Superior and diverse ecosystems, it winds along the ridgetops of the Sawtooth Mountain Range for 200 miles from Two Harbors to the Canadian Border. The fall foliage is truly spectacular with the oranges and reds of the sugar maples, and the bright yellow of birch and aspen. Each day you'll have a choice of a more moderate (3 to 5 miles) or a longer (6 to 10 miles) hike, and every evening we'll relax in a different one of the North Shore's many fine lodges and resorts.
Again this year we are offering one trip specifically for women over 50. Women of all ages are welcome on the second. Which week has the best fall colors? It all depends on the year.
This trip is for: any woman looking for invigorating Autumn hikes in beautiful terrain. The trip is appropriate for both novice and experienced hikers
Accommodations:
Maximum group size: 10
Trip price: $1125 (deduct $50 for registration prior to 5/21 or 5/28/08). $300 deposit.
Trip price includes:
- experienced guides
- four nights lodging
- meals and snacks from lunch on Sunday through our farewell lunch Thursday
- round-trip transportation from Duluth, MN
- luggage transport
Trip starts: arrive in Duluth, MN by 11 am on September 21 or 28
Trip ends: at the Duluth airport at 3 pm on September 25 or October 2 (we may adjust this once airline schedules are known)
More information: a summary of all this information , packing list, notes on the packing list, and general information will be posted later (must have Adobe Acrobat Reader)
For pictures from previous trips, click here.
To learn more about the Superior Hiking Trail Association, visit their website at www.shta.org.
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Itinerary
September 21 or 28: Our hiking trip starts at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday when we pick you up at your hotel or at a designated meeting place in Duluth. We drive up the North Shore and have a picnic lunch before warming up with a hike in one of the state parks.
September 22 - 24 or 29-October 1: For the next three days we will have an option of a full day of hiking, or combining a shorter hike with time to relax, read, write in your journal, or sit and stare at the Lake. For example, on one day everyone hikes up Oberg Mt (despite it's name, the elevation gain is about 500 feet) and takes the circuit hike around the top to all eight overlooks. For those who want a shorter day, they may choose to hike over to Mt Leveaux or to visit the town of Grand Marais. Those wanting a longer hike continue along the trail over Moose Mountain for about 6 miles and into Caribou Highlands.
September 25 or October 2: On this last day we will choose a shorter morning hike, possibly in Cascade State Park or to the Devil's Kettle. We will be back in Duluth and to the airport by 3 p.m. Thursday.
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