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Superior Hiking Trail Lodge Based Adventure
Enjoy the North Shore of Lake Superior by day and a cozy lodge at night
Experience the serenity and beauty of Minnesota's North Shore while enjoying the comfort of a cozy lodge at night. Explore the rivers, creeks, and waterfalls along the Superior Hiking Trail while soaking in the scenic vista along the way. Search for agates on the beaches of Lake Superior and visit the picturesque harbor village of Grand Marais. Take in panoramic views from Pincushion Mountain, Cascade River State Park, and Split Rock Lighthouse. Relax in the evening at your lodging nestled on the Superior shoreline while visiting with new friends.
 
Trip at a Glance:
  • 3 days, 2 nights
  • Stay in cozy lodge
  • Enjoy brilliant fall colors
  • Two Wilderness Inquiry Guides
  • All meals and snacks
  • All outdoor trail gear provided
  • Shuttle service during the trip
  • Adaptive gear as needed
 
Trip Dates and Fees:
  • 09/17/2010 to 09/19/2010 Women's Trip
  • 09/24/2010 to 09/26/2010
  • 10/01/2010 to 10/03/2010 Women's Trip
  • 05/20/2011 to 05/22/2011 Women's Trip
  • 09/02/2011 to 09/04/2011
  • 09/16/2011 to 09/18/2011 Women's Trip
  • 09/23/2011 to 09/25/2011
  • 09/30/2011 to 10/02/2011 Women's Trip

         Trip Fee: $395
 
Wilderness Inquiry | 808 14th Ave SE | Minneapolis, MN 55414 | (612) 676-9400 | info@wildernessinquiry.org
 
 
Superior Hiking Trail Lodge Based Adventure
 
Sample Itinerary
DAY 1: Meet at lodge in the afternoon. Settle into your accommodations and explore the grounds and shoreline. Enjoy a welcome dinner and learn about the plans for the next three days of your trip. Relax around the fireplace, enjoy a cup of warm cider or tea, and get acquainted with your fellow trip participants.

DAY 2: Start the day early with a hearty breakfast and then head off for a day of hiking in Cascade River State Park. Hike the 7.8 mile Cascade River loop while taking plenty of time out to enjoy scenery such as Cascade Falls, the "secret waterfall" and the views from several bridges. Enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch and maybe a brief snooze or chat with one of your trip companions. Return to Namaste house in late afternoon and enjoy some personal time before dinner. After dinner, there will be a short activity and then time to star gaze from the deck or enjoy the sounds of the Superior shore warmed by the heat of a campfire.

DAY 3: Enjoy breakfast, and head out to Split Rock Lighthouse State Park to hike the 5 mile Split Rock River Loop. This is one of the premier day hike loops on the Superior Hiking Trail. Some washouts, steep banks, and occasional overlooks make this section moderately challenging and interesting as it courses generally 50 feet above the river. The river cascades past cliffs and through clefts of sheer red rock walls draped with conifers. After crossing the bridge, the descending trail affords some beautiful views of the river valley before leaving the river and remaining rather level until reaching a park shelter with a commanding overlook of Lake Superior. Enjoy a final lunch while viewing Lake Superior and then complete the remainder of the hiking loop. In mid afternoon, bid farewell to your new found friends and begin the journey home.
More Info & Registration: http://www.wildernessinquiry.org/superiorhikinglodge
Wilderness Inquiry | 808 14th Ave SE | Minneapolis, MN 55414 | (612) 676-9400 | info@wildernessinquiry.org