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