Packing List
Itinerary
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Packing List
Itinerary
Friday, October 6, 2023
Fly or drive into Duluth Airport (DLH)
The best time to arrive is between around 9AM-Noon for a proposed 3PM departure. Flights are
limited so do the best you can.
Take free airport shuttle to local hotel where we will meet up
TBD
Although you will have already had a virtual online equipment shakedown,
we will ask you a few questions for another mini-shakedown
Distribution of trail mix / Make-your-own trail mix bar
We will also give you a food bag and/or piece of group equipment to carry (10 pounds,
but it gets lighter as we eat meals)
"Before" body composition measurements taken
Trip to
REI Bloomington flagship store,
750 W American Blvd (Previously 750 W 79th St), Bloomington, MN 55420, (952) 884-4315
for forgotten or last minute equipment. Closes at 6PM
Your spare bag(s) will be stored either at the hotel or in a storage unit for safekeeping
Shuttle 2.5 hours to Union Bay Campground in the Porkies
Camp at Union Bay Campground, site(s) TBD
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Shuttle to the Lake Superior Trailhead on M-107, elevation 1050'
Hike 4.9 miles on the Lake Superior Trail to Lone Rock
Camp at LS-13 & LS-14, elevation 600'
Miles today: 4.9 miles. Total to date: 4.9 miles
Possible Bailout: M-107
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Hike 5.9 mi on Lake Superior Trail to the mouth of the Little Carp River
Camp at LC-13 & LC-14, elevation 600'
Miles today: 5.9 miles. Total to date: 10.8 miles
Possible Bailout: South Boundary Road (pretty far)
Monday, October 9, 2023
Hike 4.5 mi on Little Carp River Trail
Camp at LC-6 & LC-7, elevation 1000'
Miles Today: 4.5. Total to Date: 15.3
Possible Bailout: South Boundary Road
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Hike 7.3 mi on Little Carp River Trail
Camp at SML-1 & SML2, elevation 1500'
Miles Today: 7.3. Total to Date: 23.0
Possible Bailout: South Boundary Road
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Hike 1.5 mi on Mirror Lake Trail to the Government Peak Trail
Hike 5.6 mi on Government Peak Trail
Camp at GP-1 & GP-2, elevation 1150'
Miles Today: 7.1. Total to Date: 28.8
Possible Bailout: Lake of the Clouds
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Hike 1.5 mi on the Government Peak Trail to the Escarpment Trail
Hike 2.0 mi on the Escarpment Trail to the Cloud Peak Trail
Hike 0.5 steep downhill miles on the Cloud Peak Trail to M-107
End of Hiking
Miles Today: 4.0. Total to Date: 31.9
Possible Bailout: M-107
Guide(s) will retrieve shuttle vehicle(s)
Shuttle back to Duluth hotel
TBD
We will retrieve your stuff from storage
"After" body composition measurements taken
Dinner and Awards Ceremony at local restaurant (dinner not included in trip cost)
This is the official end of the trip. You are welcome to spend the night at
the hotel, however if you drove and would like to get on the road or if you flew
and would like to schedule a late flight (or a red-eye if
this is a West Coast trip) you can definitely do so.
Friday, October 13, 2023
Take Free Airport Shuttle or we will pay for a shared cab / Uber
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