www.shta.org THE Information, photos, and more. Check the IS WAITING FOR YOU. “Conditions” page to get information on trail conditions. Visit the “Store” to make a donation, become a member, or shop for SHT items.

THE SUPERIOR HIKING TRAIL largely follows the scenic ridgeline high above ’s North Shore and extends for 310 miles from to the We’re member supported and Canadian border. Narrow and rugged, the trail connects +,-îr /010í eight state parks, state and county forests, and the Superior National Forest. The SHT is designed for foot travel only and BECOME A MEMBER. The Superior Hiking Trail is well-marked with blue paint blazes for the main trail and Association (SHTA), a non-profit organization with white blazes for spur and overlook trails. more than 3,800 members, builds, maintains and promotes this spectacular trail. The Superior Hiking Trail depends on members for its very existence; it is PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE not maintained by any government agency. Memberships benefits include: T!e 2 "#s o 2 %&s ' ( )*l • Free trail maps DAY HIKING. Access the trail from 53 trailhead park- • Discount prices on SHTA merchandise ing lots every 3–11 miles. The trail is narrow with roots • The Ridgeline newsletter four times per year and rocks. Wear sturdy footwear and allow one hour • Monthly e-bulletin SHT News You Can Use for every one to two miles hiked. Bring water, rainwear, • SHTA events notice— guided hike schedule, annual snacks, insect repellant, and a warm layer. Always carry conference materials, volunteer opportunities. a map when you hike. Dogs are allowed on leash only. • Satisfaction of preserving a vital link with the !"a$ %&s BACKPACKING. 93 backcountry campsites with 2–6 natural world on Lake Superior’s North Shore. tent pads are located every 5–9 miles along the trail VISIT OUR OFFICE AND STORE. Located in the p()*+e ,-s (except in Duluth where there are no SHT campsites). historic green house on Highway 61 in Two Harbors at ./0 12úls No permits, fees, or reservations are required. Parties the corner of 8th Street. Hike planning, memberships are required to share campsites. Camping is allowed at and retail items including maps, books, t-shirts, and 560 úl 789 designated sites only since private land is mostly not more are available. Proceeds support the trail. marked. Campsites have backcountry latrines and fire :;9e <=>þ rings but the use of stoves instead of fires is encour- HOURS: Summer (Mid-May to Mid-October) aged. Most campsites are located near surface water Mon–Fri 9am–5pm | Sat 10am–4pm | Sun 12pm–4pm @oBC <=f8D9… sources. Always treat drinking water. Leave no trace Rest of year Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm wherever you camp and pack out all garbage.

WINTER USE. Snowshoeing and winter camping is possible. Not all trailheads are plowed in winter. www.shta.org | 218-834-2700 | [email protected] HIKE THE TRAIL! D3*4 05Þ ® o @Aŋ TCD?פSUGGESTED HIKES f 89h t No; <'g ( S

■ LOOP ■ OBERG MOUNTAIN LOOP 2.0 miles. Park at Gooseberry Falls 2.5 miles. Park at Oberg Mountain Trailhead 2.2 miles State Park Visitor Center parking north on Forest Service Rd. 336 (Onion River Rd.) from lot, Hwy. 61 milepost 38.9. Take Hwy. 61 milepost 87.5 north of Tofte. Moderate state park trail to Upper Falls, con- hike has nine spectacular overlooks. tinue upstream on state park Fifth ■ DEVIL TRACK CANYON AND RIVER Falls Trail, cross bridge at the Fifth 2.5 miles one way. Park at County Rd. 58 Trailhead Falls, and return on other side of 0.7 miles north from Hwy. 61 milepost 113.8 north of the river on SHT to Visitor Center. Grand Marais. Hike along edge of deep canyon and ■ LOOP see far below, then descend to river. 5.0 miles. Park at Split Rock River Hike back same way. Wayside at Hwy. 61 milepost 43.5. ■ KADUNCE RIVER SHT travels along scenic river 0.9 miles one way. Park at Kadunce River Wayside at past numerous falls for 2.5 miles, Hwy. 61 milepost 120.2 north of Grand Marais. Cross crosses river on bridge, heads back highway and take spur trail 0.9 miles along beautiful on other side 2.5 miles to Hwy. 61, Kadunce River gorge to bridge. Hike back same way. GUIDE TO THE crosses highway and goes west SUPERIOR on paved Gitchi Gami Trail to come HIKING TRAIL to box culvert under Hwy. 61 that The essential guidebook returns to Wayside. for both day hiking and backpacking. Mile-by- ■ BEAN & BEAR LAKES LOOP mile trail descriptions 6.7 miles. Park at Penn Blvd. and maps of each section, campsites, and Trailhead in Silver Bay. At Hwy. driving directions for 61 milepost 54.3, turn north and trailhead parking lots. continue on Outer Dr. and Penn $15.95 or $13.55 for Blvd. 2.1 miles to parking lot. Loop members. Lake goes to spectacular overlooks of Superior TRAIL MAPS Bean and Bear Lakes and back to Complete set of 6 parking lot. pocket maps. $1 each or $5 for the set. ■ EGGE LAKE Free for members. 2.3 miles one way. Park at Finland Recreation Center Trailhead on Co. Rd. 7 east of Finland on State Hwy. 1. Hike to beautiful Egge Lake through maple ■ ELY’S PEAK forests. Hike back same way. 0.9 miles one way. Park at 123rd Ave. W. Trailhead in west Duluth by taking I-35 Exit #246 for Midway Rd. ■ CARLTON PEAK and go south 2.7 miles to 123rd Ave. W. After paved 1.5 miles one way. Park at Britton Peak Trailhead 2.7 SHUTTLE SERVICE. The Superior Shuttle runs on a Munger Trail, climb to peak with gorgeous views of Lake miles north on Co. Rd. 2 (Sawbill Trail) from Hwy. 61 mile- fixed schedule to most trailheads Fridays-Sundays from Superior and surrounding forests. Hike back same way. post 82.8 in Tofte. Hike to summit of Carlton Peak with breath-taking views. Hike back same way. mid-May to mid-October. Hike one way and take the shuttle the other way. For information: 218-834-5511, .o’s No; S"O [email protected], or www.superiorshuttle.com?פE SHT êGs <'g ( HIJ ?KL0e «Ne L!e S