Join me on a challenging 2.5 day, 48 mile, solo hike on the Superior Hiking Trail. After an early morning drive, I hopped on the Superior Hiking Shuttle and was dropped at the Britton Peak Trailhead. With plans for 21 miles the first day, I was feeling the pressure since I didn’t get on the trail until 10:30am. With rain threatening, I inadvertently passed the spur trail to the top of Carlton Peak. The skies cleared by the time I got down to Temperance River. The waterfalls and gorge were beautiful as I walked down the north side and back up the south side. I also passed Cross River, Alfred’s Pond, Sugar Loaf Pond and stumbled into the Caribou River campsite.

On Day 2, I left Caribou River climbed to Horseshoe Ridge and passed through Crosby Manitou State Park, Lilly’s Island, Sonju Lake and then decided it was time to stop at the North Egge Campsite. A total of about 17 miles. My first time sleeping at North Egge. A very nice campsite and some very vocal loons.

I got an early start on Day 3 and crushed 5 miles before breakfast. I passed Finland and the East Branch of the Baptism River before taking a break to enjoy Sawmill Bog. I kept going past the glacial erratic (a big rock) and climbing to the top of Section 13 for a dramatic finale (and then a quick 1.5 miles down the County Road 6 Trailhead.



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