October 6, 2023 I’m glad I moved my tent last night. Wind and rain raged along the Superior Trail last night as a front moved… Read More »Superior Trail Day 10 – Seeing Mike | Average Hiker

October 5, 2022 Today I was struck by the unique beauty and wildness of this trail. Nature has carved a landscape filled with the howls… Read More »Superior Trail Day 9 – Starkly Beautiful! | Average Hiker

October 4, 2022 The terrain had gotten harder; I noted as I hiked away from West Poplar in the cold, dark morning. My goal for… Read More »Superior Trail Day 8 – A Long Day | Average Hiker

October 3, 2023 I came back inside from sleeping on the front porch before the morning sky began to lighten. My neighbors were early risers,… Read More »Superior Trail Day 7 – Back on Trail | Average Hiker

Casecade River view from crossing.

October 1, 2023 I lazed around in my tent this morning at South Bally Creek Pond since I only had 7-8 miles to Trout Creek… Read More »Superior Trail Day 5 – Thug Squirrels! | Average Hiker

September 30, 2022 I didn’t rush out today since I only had 13-14 miles to the next campsite. Other than being woken up briefly by… Read More »Superior Trail Day 4 – Sandhill Crane | Average Hiker

September 29, 202213.6 Miles Last night, I learned the weather was volatile on this trail. My weather App. had indicated clear weather, so I was… Read More »Superior Trail Day 3 – Favorite Campsite | Average Hiker

September 28, 2022Miles: 23.6 The morning was well below freezing as I poked my hand out from under my quilt to test just how far… Read More »Superior Trail Day 2 – Longer than Intended | Average Hiker

September 27, 2022Miles: 9.6 Yesterday was spent prowling the town of Grand Marais, tying up a few last-minute items, and tasting all the delicacies the… Read More »Superior Trail Day 1 – Chilly! | Average Hiker

September 25, 2022 The flight into Duluth from Michigan was quick, and when I stepped off the plane on a grey, windy day, the drop… Read More »Superior Trail – Arrival | Average Hiker