Highway 1 to Lake County Road 6, 6.8 miles Saturday, September 29, 10:00 This section, often referred to as the “crown jewel” of the SHT, features views of inland lakes and Lake Superior, plus geologic features like the Lemon Squeezer and Sawmill Dome. Meet at Lake County Road 6. Directions to Lake County Road 6 Trailhead: At Hwy. […]
Join SHTA Trail Renewal Consultant Larry Sampson for a trail hardening prep project on the lower Ely's Peak Loop Trail on Tuesday, October 2. This will be an afternoon project. Meet at Spirit Mountain Grand Ave Chalet at 1:00. Bring water and gloves if you have them. To sign up, email Larry at [email protected].
Spirit Mountain Loop, 3.5 miles Saturday, October 6, 10:00 This short but challenging new loop in Duluth highlights the beauty of the Spirit Mountain area. Meet at Spirit Mountain Grand Avenue Chalet. Directions to Grand Avenue Chalet: On I-35, take the Cody St exit, (Exit 251A). Continue on Cody St for 0.3 miles, turn right on […]
Over 30 years ago, the concept for the Superior Hiking Trail was born out of a feasibility study put together by Leland Schaar of the U.S. Forest Service. The rugged, challenging landscape of the Sawtooth Mountains and the presence of Lake Superior offered an opportunity to experience the most spectacular vistas in the Midwest. This […]
Join SHTA Trail Renewal Consultant Larry Sampson to help out with a reroute project west of the Rossini Trailhead on Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday, Oct 15, 17, and 19. Meet at the Lakewalk Parking Lot behind the Holiday Station at 26th Ave E and London Road at 9:00. We will carpool from there to the […]