Last week. as we generally do at this time of the year, we day-hiked sections of the Superior Hiking Trail. We stayed in two lodges so we could enjoy different sections of the trail without having to spend much time in the car.
Day 1: Long Hike via Lake Agnes
The lodge where we were staying provided a shuttle to the trailhead. We then walked 19 miles back to the lodge, arriving just before sundown. Hikes during the rest of the week were significantly shorter.
Day 2: Devil River Gorge and Pincushion Mountain
We started with breakfast at a typical small town cafe, Blue Water Cafe, in Grand Marais. We then walked back to the car past touristy businesses, and headed for the trails.
We walked through woods, past deep gorges, rapids, and waterfalls, and climbed to a ridge trail which led to Pincushion Mountain.
Day 3: Cascade River
We hiked trails that mostly followed the Cascade River. We hiked upstream for a few miles, then crossed the river and took another trail that brought us back to the starting point.
Day 4: Carlton Peak and Temperance River State Park
Our walk took us to Carlton Peak, and along yet another thundering river in a gorge, Temperance River.
Day 5: Oberg and Leveaux Mountains
It was raining when we woke, and the radar implied it was set in for the day. Eventually we determined the rain was fairly light, so we headed for the trails. Instead of one long hike. we did two loops: Oberg Mountain and Leveaux Mountain.
Next day, we returned to Minneapolis.
