• 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.

any woman looking for invigorating Autumn hikes in beautiful terrain. The trip is appropriate for both novice and experienced hikers

• one night at BlueFin Bay
• two nights at Caribou Highlands
• one night at Superior Inn and Suites
  

• experienced guides
• four nights lodging. One night is in single occupancy rooms, the others are double occupancy
  
• meals and snacks from lunch on Sunday through our farewell lunch Thursday
• round-trip transportation from Duluth, MN
• luggage transport

arrive in Duluth, MN by 11 am on September 20

at the Duluth airport at 3 pm on September 24

summary of this information, packing list, notes on packing list, general information

September 24: 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 21 - 23: 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 seven 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 24: 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.