Superior Hiking Trail
During this trip P was 10, and T was 8
I really enjoy the Superior Hiking Trail! I went when I was a teenager with scouts, and I have been with friends three times since I returned to Minnesota after graduating collage. It was so special to share this trail with the kids and Marcus for the first time. Max, our old standard poodle came with on this trip. This would be his 3rd time on the Superior Hiking Trail! He loves it as well. However, at 11.5 years old, it was noticeable he was getting older. Still, he absolutely loved being on the trail.
Trip Dates: October 4-6, 2024
Total cost of trip: I didn't document the cost for this trip
The cost would have included; gas, meal on the way up, groceries, and meal on the way back. Camping is free.
Learn how our trip went - coming soon!
Itinerary 2024 Trip
Day 1 - October 4
This morning we had a 3 hour 45 minute (233 miles) drive with a stop for lunch, a shuttle ride, and a hike to our first campsite, so we wanted to get an early start. We also wanted to leave before our youngest gets on the bus to make bus time goes easier.
~8:30 a.m. depart home
11:45 a.m. stop in Two Harbors, MN for lunch at Maderia Bistro. At this point I found out that they just put a fire ban for the area. Which was a big bummer.
We parked at our exit trailhead - Sonju Lake Trailhead and waited for our shuttle.
We took the shuttle to the Lake County Road 7 Trailhead in Finland
2:45 p.m. We had all of our gear on and started down the trailhead.
4:17 p.m. South Egge Lake - our first campsite. 2.9 miles
Day 2 - October 5
9:17 a.m. back on the trail
11:15 a.m. South Sonju Lake - our second campsite. 3.35 miles
Day 3 - October 6
8:30 a.m. Depart camp
9:30 a.m. arrive at Truck - 1.82 miles
Eat lunch at Corktown Eatery before heading home
Itinerary 2022 Trip
This trip was with a friend of mine. We left our kids and smaller dogs with our husbands, and we both brought our bigger dogs. For me, this was Max, our standard poodle.
Day 1 - October 1
We left in the morning and drove up north.
We parked at Penn Boulevard Trailhead. When we parked, the campground was full. We were one of the first cars to park on the road. By the time we had grabbed our packs, and the dogs ready, there were already so many more cars parked on the road.
We took a shuttle to Tettegouche State Park
East Palisade Creek Campsite
Day 2 - October 2
Hike to Penn Creek Campsite
Day 3 - October 3
Hike out to trail head - our car was at the Penn Blvd. Trailhead
Drive to Duluth Grill for lunch before heading home
Itinerary 2013 Trip
This trip was with a friend of mine. This was her first time backpacking. I brought Max, our standard poodle, with me.
Day 1 - August 23
Park at Lake County Road 7 Trailhead in Finland our plan was to go out to Egg Lake
Day 2 - August 24
Day hike to check out other campsites
Day 3 - August 25
Hike back to trailhead
Itinerary ~2010-2012 Trip
This trip was with a friend of mine.
Day 1 -
Park at Castle Danger Trailhead
Hike to Crow Valley Camp
Day 2 -
Day hike towards West Gooseberry Campsite
Day 3 -
Hike back to trailhead
Drive back to the Twin Cities