Welcome to Duluth! Your guides will greet you at the Inn on Lake Superior at 5pm. If you arrive early, be sure to explore your surroundings. Duluth is a lovely city, right on the scenic shores of Lake Superior. Take some time to walk on the Lake Walk, where Lake Superior will greet you with lapping waves on the shoreline. Tonight will be our first gathering with a welcome dinner and orientation.

Included Meals: Dinner
Accommodations: Inn on Lake Superior, Duluth

Today we'll gather early to fill our bellies with breakfast and our bodies with anticipation! After a delicious breakfast, we'll start our first drive up the North Shore. Passing through the boreal forest, we'll stop at Castle Danger to start our hike. We'll continue through the red and white pines, waterfalls, and more. This is one of the most beautiful sections of the Superior Hiking Trail! At the end of our hike, we'll be in Gooseberry State Park to enjoy some time on the beach. Our guides will get us settled into Cove Point Lodge, which features charming cottages right on the shores of Lake Superior. Once settled in, we'll have dinner and look forward to the adventures tomorrow will bring.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Cove Point Lodge, Beaver Bay
Travel Time: Driving (1 hour)
Daily Activities: Hiking (4.5-6 hours, 8 miles, 1,100 feet of elevation gain/loss)

Awakening to the crashing waves and beautiful sights of Gitche Gumee (Lake Superior), we'll have breakfast and depart for our hike of the day. Just when you thought it couldn't get better, it will! Today we'll start at our cottages and explore the Split Rock portion of the Superior Trail. As we wander along the beach, we'll walk among dramatic anorthosite rocks lining the shore, and the frame of a lighthouse will come into view. The Split Rock Lighthouse is no longer used, but is a spectacle of the area for what once was. The term "Split Rock" was formed due to the midcontinent rift and volcanic activity millions of years ago in this area. With erosion over time, we see the rocks placed here today. What a spectacle! After we enjoy the views and hike through the forest, we'll continue back to our cozy cottages to eat dinner and settle in for the evening.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Cove Point Lodge, Beaver Bay
Travel Time: Driving (10 minutes)
Daily Activities: Hiking (5.5-7.5 hours, 10 miles, 1,100 feet of elevation gain/loss)

Today, we awaken to explore the Silver Bay and Tettegouche region. With more dramatic rock erosion, forest, and waterfalls: we'll continue to enjoy the hidden, varied landscapes of the Lake Superior region. We may even get to see a few birds of prey flying overhead! The name "ldquo Tettegouche" stems from the Tettegouche Club, an association of local businessmen which purchased the park in 1910 from the Alger-Smith Lumber Company. The lumber industry was industrial in how this region was discovered. As we continue on our hike, we'll encounter rushing rivers, discover where the Baptism River meets Lake Superior, and get to view the ever-popular waterfalls of the state. Once the days hike is complete, we'll return to our cottages for dinner at a local restaurant and our final night at the charming cottages of Cove Point.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Cove Point Lodge, Beaver Bay
Travel Time: Driving (30 minutes)
Daily Activities: Hiking (5.5-7.5 hours, 9 miles, 1,300 feet of elevation gain/loss)

Today we'll awaken to yet another fantastic day of hiking along the Superior Trail!. We'll make our way from our cottages to a spur trail, eventually making our way past Temperance River and to view Carlton Peak. Once immersed in the forest, we'll make our way to views of the rounded sawtooth mountain range, an old range that has been eroded by millions of years. At the top of these peaks, we'll get views of the "Big Lake" and all of the greenery the North Shore has to offer. After taking a few photos of being on the top of the peaks, we'll head to the picturesque lakeside community of Grand Marais to our hotel. We'll conclude the evening with a lovely fresh-cooked dinner and great conversation.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Best Western Plus Superior Inn, Grand Marais
Travel Time: Driving (1 hour)
Daily Activities: Hiking (5.5-7.5 hours, 9.5 miles, 1,400 feet of elevation gain/loss)

Our final day hiking together features more awe and wonder within an ancient boreal forest! Along this trail, we'll get to view another lovely beach near Lake Superior. Once we've had a moment to soak it in, we'll continue to "wildflower hill," which will feature arctic-alpine wildflowers. Once we've seen the best the North Shore has to offer, we'll enjoy our final hotel night and tasty farewell dinner together. We'll compare our favorite hikes, photos, and celebrate the joy and awe of Minnesota's most gorgeous region.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Best Western Plus Superior Inn, Grand Marais
Travel Time: Driving (20 minutes)
Daily Activities: Hiking (4-6 hours, 9.5 miles, 900 feet of elevation gain/loss)

Once we've had breakfast and packed up, we will drive back to Duluth. We will be back in Duluth and to the airport by noon and you can plan to fly out anytime after 1:30PM. For those of you who drove and left your car at the first Duluth hotel, we will return you to the hotel to pick up your car. Until next time, North Shore!

Included Meals: Breakfast