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Named one of America’s top ten trains by Backpacker Magazine, the Superior Hiking Trail delivers a rewarding blend of remoteness, striking scenery, and challenging terrain. Stretching more than 300 miles along the ridgelines of Minnesota’s Sawtooth Mountains, this iconic trail offers sweeping views of Lake Superior and leads us through a mosaic of northern hardwood forests, rocky outcrops, and diverse ecosystems.
With cooler summer temperatures and crisp, fresh air, it’s an ideal setting for a more physically demanding hiking adventure. We’ll hike 5 to 8 hours each day over rocky, root-filled, and often uneven terrain, with moderate to significant elevation changes. Each evening, we return to lakeside lodging to rest, relax, and refuel.
Rated 4 in activity level, this trip is perfect for experienced hikers looking to push themselves and explore one of the country’s best-kept hiking secrets.
Maximum group size: 12
Looking for a less strenuous option? Check out our Autumn on the Superior Hiking Trail trip!
Trip Info
We have rated this trip as a 4 as we will hike 5 to 8 hours a day with moderate to significant elevation gain and loss.
Rating: 1 2 3[4]5
This is primarily a hiking trip on a wooded trail, full of roots and rocks, that runs along the ridge overlooking Lake Superior. The trail is rolling in nature, with moderate ascents and descents and may be muddy/slippery depending on recent rainfall. This is an excellent trip for experienced hikers who are looking to escape the summer heat. We spend the last night in the beautiful small town of Grand Marais, Minnesota, where there are interesting small shops and bookstores.
We will spend the first night at the Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth. From here, we will spend the next three nights at Cove Point Lodge in charming shore-side cottages. On the final two nights, we will enjoy our slumber in a comfy bed at the Best Western in Grand Marais, a charming artistic town.
Trip Resources
Below is the proposed itinerary for the trip. As is true on any adventure travel trip, plans for any specific day may be modified due to weather considerations, unforeseen circumstances, new opportunities, and group interests.
Beautiful challenging hiking trails. A wonderful group of women who love to hike. Great leaders and beautiful accommodations.
The plus of it was I got to visit the Lake Superior area and it pushed me to increase my fitness to do a level 4 hike. The downside of the trip was we saw and learned little of Lake Superior area, rather we spent the vast majority of our hike looking at our feet to avoid stumbling over the numerous rocks and roots, and in dense, but beautiful woods.
I reconnected with 3 other ladies who had met in the Canadian Rockies. Great to both hike with them & see them. I also was looking forward to seeing Lake Superior area. It was beautiful.
We covered a lot of miles and beautiful scenery. Fun to explore a new area. Guides were experienced - wonderful accommodations and good food. Lively group of women who came ready to hike!
Great guides and participants! Would have enjoyed it more in the spring or fall. Heat and mosquitos made it less enjoyable, therefore only a very good instead of excellent.
I loved the trail, the guides, the participants, the food and the accommodations.
Departure Date | Availability | Price | |
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July 18 to July 24, 2026 |
Available |
$3695.00 |
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