Superior Hiking Trail - Part 1: Duluth to Grand Marais

• Superior Hiking Trail ...
From Duluth to Grand Marais, here is part 1 of my SHT hike.
SHT part 2 now available!
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[@upndown-traveling]

Excellent Video! You've collected some beautiful impressions here 👍😊. we wish you a nice day! Best wishes Up'n'Down-Traveling

[@astraylife]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@allankirchhoff6553]

I will do this trail one day. Thanks for the sneak peak!

[@astraylife]

You’re welcome! I hope you get a chance; it’s a great trail. Make sure to check out part 2 of the hike! 😎

[@user-wj8qu3ox4b]

such a great video - thanks for sharing!!

[@astraylife]

Thank you!!

[@rob1971]

Some beautiful waterfalls and views over the forest there 🏞️ You set a cracking pace though, despite your blisters.

[@astraylife]

Yeah it’s a great trail. Just have to learn to slow down!!

[@joshscott9905]

Great views and good luck on the next section! I hope to hike that trail someday.

[@astraylife]

Thanks! Yes, it’s quite a decent hike and not too long

[@colburncrockett8252]

Great to see a new video from you, you look great!

[@astraylife]

Thanks! Appreciate that!

[@WillieMakeit]

Wow thank you so much for sharing this experience

[@astraylife]

Thanks! Make sure to check out part 2!

[@schlehrbear]

This is great. Thank you.

[@astraylife]

Of course! Thank you!

[@chaucer140]

Nice work man. Good video

[@astraylife]

Thank you!

[@SpaceShihTzu17]

Thx for sharing! Yeah it does look harder than you’d think. I always wonder how many people have Sasquatch encounters.

[@astraylife]

There were definitely some quirky noises in the night!

[@banana_Udio]

such a great trail! so glad its not well known

[@astraylife]

Yes, I haven’t seen too many people out there

[@eric55406]

I have an idea to section hike the SHT in the upcoming few years. I think fall might be better for bugs and I will probably get some permethrin treatment on my hiking clothes. Pretty sure I won't be doing 23 miles per day.

[@astraylife]

Fall is the perfect time. I was a bit early in early September. A few hot days brought out the bugs but after it cooled, bugs were not a problem! Perfect hiking weather!

[@bakkila99]

I was excited at around 14:00 because that’s where I started my first backpacking trip last year. The big hill where you just missed the sunset. Then at 15:40 I was a bit embarrassed to learn you basically hiked my whole 3 day trip in 1 day.

[@astraylife]

That big hill was so stunning! Such an amazing place to camp. But I’m sure you enjoyed your hike over 3 days more than my feet did doing it in one! I should have taken it slower for sure

[@bakkila99]

@@astraylife oh yeah! It was a great time for a first time. I can’t wait to get back out on the trail!

[@PikaSquish]

Woah that snake eating a toad was so cool...

[@astraylife]

Thanks! It was definitely a fun find!

[@kyleinwisc]

Thinking of hiking up there this summer. Looked at wunderground, temp history. Was the temp a lot better the last few days of the hike? You didnt mention it being hot later in the video. Was that from acclimation/acceptance or was it a lot nicer? Should I try to target temps under 80? Im gonna guess bugs are as bad as UP and WI summer bugs. Maybe Ill go for Fall. Good video, it looks really cool and makes me want to hike it.

[@astraylife]

Thanks! I hiked in September for both parts of my hike. When I started, there were a few really hot days (high 70s and low 80s) in the beginning which I found awful. It didn’t cool that much at night and the bugs were annoying. By day 5 things cooled off and it was pleasant with few bugs. Part 2 of my journey when I returned was also nice cooler weather, with 60s, and it was great. I’d highly recommend hiking in September, not earlier, if you want to avoid heat and bugs.

[@Alisa-kz7wd]

I plan on doing this hike will take me 4 weeks, I like to meander

[@astraylife]

That sounds much more enjoyable than my aggressive pace! I’d definitely recommend 3 weeks minimum for the full thru hike!

[@esherm63]

I am an avid hiker who lives in Minnesota. I have never considered hiking in my home state, until now! I would probably just do a day or two leg. For that hike, what stretch would you recommend for tops in scenery? (Sup view, waterfalls, mountain views etc..) Also, would be great to take my two Golden Retrievers along, do you think that would be possible? Thanks and great vid.

[@astraylife]

I am pretty sure your dogs would be allowed on a leash. I saw a few dogs for sure on the trail. For short sections that are really pretty, the Bean and Bear Lake loop is very nice. Also the Area from Pincushion Mountain to Devil's Kettle Falls was excellent. Those are probably my favorite parts. The state parks are all nice but you need permits to camp within their borders, but once you cross out of the parks, all the other campsites are free on the SHT and I usually sparsely populated. Also, Section 13 was a really nice mountain where there is a campsite at the top (no water, though) which is incredible to sleep at.

[@esherm63]

@@astraylife Thank you, I want to do Isle Royale someday as well.

[@astraylife]

@esherm63 That’s on my bucket list as well!!

[@rsytube]

Hi, what your next hike will be?

[@astraylife]

Not sure. Just finished the SHT. Maybe some shorter hikes around northern Appalachia

[@jakeva9802]

I see the posting date sept 13. When did you actually start this hike?

[@astraylife]

I started August 29th 2022 and then returned to the trail September 13, 2023 for the final 4 days that are shown in my part 2 video.

[@user-qu6yw1jx5c]

I've hiked most of this trail over several trips. I always go after Labor Day. Hardly any bugs!

[@astraylife]

@user-qu6yw1jx5c That’s a very good idea!

[@oldcrow6990]

My favorite section is Silver Bay to Hwy 1. Circumstances of aging now prevents me from doing this anymore. Glad you're out there!

[@astraylife]

@oldcrow6990 I’m sorry to hear that. But yes, that’s a beautiful section such a wonderful trail!