October 3-7, 2018 North Shore Trip - Day Hiking

Solo Trip - Day Hikes with Pack
20 miles total



At first I had planned to do a section hike with a new acquaintance but she had a conflict plus the weather had turned especially cold during these days. I couldn't bear the thought of not going up! The North Shore was calling me and I must go! So I decided to go by myself, stay at the cabin and do several day hikes with my gear. When I looked at the forecast only Thursday the 4th was forecasted to be sunny, so I left Wednesday afternoon to drive up there so I could use the whole day on Thursday for hiking. I am sure glad I did that!

Day 1 - 10 miles in Tettegouche State Park

I woke up to a beautiful sunrise and after a nourishing breakfast I headed to Tettegouche SP to grab a map. I had use the "Hiking the North Shore" book to do my route planning. The weather was sunny and calm and I started my hike on Hwy 1 at 10:30 heading to the High Falls of the Baptism River. It was gorgeous and I got to cross a swinging bridge.

 Back at the cabin by 6 pm to make a fire and cook some brats for supper! A tree fell across the yard and created a detour to the outhouse!

Day 2 - 3.25

On Friday the 5th I woke up to clouds, rain and cold wind and I didn't feel too great since it happened to be that time of the month. I took it easy but decided to get out for a shorter hike since keeping moving normally feels better for my body anyway. I headed up 6 out of Little Marais and hiked up to Sawmill Dome. It was mostly drizzle by now and chilly. When I was moving I was very comfortable but when taking a break one cools down quickly.

 

 













Day 3 - 7 Miles in George Crosby Manitou SP

Today I found my new favorite State Park! I couldn't believe how beautiful and wild this park is that is hidden a ways inland from the Shore and down a very long dirt road. It was cloudy today and cool but not rainy. 

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