Thru-Hike The Superior Hiking Trail
Plan and implement a day hike or thru-hike on northeastern Minnesota’s Superior Hiking Trail with this handy guide. The Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) is Minnesota’s premier hiking trail. It offers 310 miles of rugged terrain along the North Shore, with sweeping views of Lake Superior, cascading waterfalls, secluded lakes, endless...
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Plan and implement a day hike or thru-hike on northeastern Minnesota’s Superior Hiking Trail with this handy guide. The Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) is Minnesota’s premier hiking trail. It offers 310 miles of rugged terrain along the North Shore, with sweeping views of Lake Superior, cascading waterfalls, secluded lakes, endless boreal forests and close encounters with wildlife.
Thru-hiking the trail―completing the entire distance in one trip―is a dream of many hikers and backpackers. It is an extraordinary accomplishment.
Expert hiker and Minnesota author Annie Nelson shares her advice, research and experience to help you plan a successful trip. In Thru-Hike the Superior Hiking Trail, she answers questions like why thru-hike and how far to hike in a day. Annie further includes a detailed list of available food stops, lodging and amenities along the way, as well as a quick reference guide to campsite mileages. (paperback, 126 pages)
Author: Annie Nelson
Photos and description by AdventureKEEN
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