Dates: Friday, September 27 – Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Description: An Ewalu backpacking excursion open to ages 9th grade through adult (youth must have an accompanying adult) on the Superior Hiking Trail in northern Minnesota. Join Frank Johnson and Paul Frantsen for four nights of camping and three days of backpacking from Split Rock Lighthouse to Tettegouche State Park. Enjoy the fall colors and views of Lake Superior, cook meals over the camp stove, and experience one of the best backcountry trails in the country. Mileage will average around 10 miles per day. Transportation to/from Ewalu and cookout meals provided. Backpacks and tents available if you need them.
Cost: $300 per person
Departure from Ewalu: 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 27
Return to Ewalu: Evening of Tuesday, October 1
Capacity: 20 people, so sign up now!
*Medical form and waiver must be completed at online registration link
After clicking the button above, sign in to your Ewalu Camp Brain account or create an account, then go to “2024 Ewalu Events” to find “Superior Hiking Trail Backpacking Trip”
TENTATIVE itinerary for the trip:
Friday, September 27
Depart Ewalu at 8:00 a.m.
Arrive at Split Rock State Park w/vehicle drop at Tettegouche
Hike to Split Rock SHT campsite (~2 miles)
Cookout and camp at Split Rock campsite
Saturday, September 28
Hike Split Rock to Beaver Bay campsite (12.7 miles)
Camp at Beaver Bay campsite
Sunday, September 29
Hike Beaver Bay to Palisade campsite (9.7 miles)
Camp at Palisade campsite
Monday, September 30
Hike in Tettegouche S.P. (6-12 mile options)
Camp at Tettegouche S.P. campsite
Tuesday, October 1
Break camp and drive back to Ewalu
Return Tuesday evening
Questions about the trip? Email Frank Johnson at Ewalu: frank@ewalu.org