Superior Hiking Trail 2015

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Superior Hiking Trail 2015
We’re almost through a week of exploring the Superior Hiking Trail. We visit this trail just about every year. One year we hiked from lodging to lodging, but usually we just do day hikes. The twist this year was to bring two cars. That way we could explore sections of the trail as a series… Continue reading Superior Hiking Trail 2015
Violating my own Standards
Violating my own Standards

Packed today for a week of Superior Trail dayhiking. A car means I completely violated my minimal packing standards.

Wild Harbor Entrance
Wild Harbor Entrance

Lake Superior at Duluth’s harbor entrance seemed wilder than the North Sea off Northumberland, England, a week ago.

Shoreline Hike
Shoreline Hike

Our walk included the one segment of the Superior Trail actually on the shoreline of Lake Superior.

Almost Canada
Almost Canada

We passed beaver dams as we walked to the end of the Superior Trail, near Canada. This one formed an infinity pool.

Sunrise
Sunrise

Another day of Superior Hiking Trail ahead.

Leaves Crunching Underfoot
Leaves Crunching Underfoot

Superior Hiking Trail, heading for Lutsen. Long shadows, leaves crunching underfoot.

Rapids
Rapids

We don’t hike the Superior Hiking Trail to stare at rapids and waterfalls, but they’re lovely nonetheless.

Superior Hiking Trail 2015
Superior Hiking Trail 2015

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Lunch at Alfred’s Pond
Lunch at Alfred’s Pond

Today’s lunch spot, Alfred’s Pond, Superior Hiking Trail.

Today’s Skies
Today’s Skies

Today’s morning, midday, evening skies.

Mist, Green
Mist, Green

Our last day of hiking the Superior Trail… for this year. Today: mist, green (moss, lichen, cedar, pine), views.

Rain Mixed with Snow
Rain Mixed with Snow

Rain mixed with snow. Maybe today’s a good day to be driving home, rather than hiking.