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SHTA GUIDED HIKE PROGRAM: The 2009 SHTA Guided Hike Program will offer nine hikes throughout the year on different sections of trail. The complete schedule is listed below.

All SHTA hikes begin at 10:00 a.m. rain or shine. All hikes are free of charge and open to the public. Each hike is led by a member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association and includes an orientation and briefing by an area naturalist. Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring lunch, beverages and insect repellant.

February 21 Showshoe Hike 10:00 a.m. Knife River Section

4.2 miles. This snowshoe hike will follow the Knife River as it meanders its way to Lake Superior. The Trail alternates between the tops of high banks to riverside stretches. Meet at the scenic Hwy 61 parking lot. From Hwy 61 milepost 18.2, turn right on Co Rd 103 (knife River Road). Go 0.3 miles to Scenic Hwy 61. Turn right and go 0.25 miles to parking lot past the bridge on the river.

March 7 Showshoe Hike 10:00 a.m. Park Hill Rd to Finland Rec Center

3.2 miles. The Trail moves through hardwood forests and descends to Leskinen Creek. It then climbs to a view of Sawmill Dome and Lake Superior and then descends to the east branch of the Baptism River. Meet at the Finland Rec Center parking lot on Cty Rd 7. From Hwy 61 milepost 59.3, turn left on Hwy 1 and go 6.0 miles to Lake Co Rd 7 (Cramer Rd). Turn right and go 1.3 miles to the parking lot past the ball field at the Finland Rec Center.

May 16 10:00 a.m. Co Rd 301 to Castle Danger

6.3 miles. Rolling valleys, pine-studded ridgelines, Crow Creek and the Encampment River make this a thrilling hike. It's also a great opportunity to look for spring wild flowers. Meet at the Castle Danger parking lot. At Hwy 61 milepost 36.6, turn left on Lake Co Rd 106 (West Castle Danger Rd) and go 0.6 miles which then becomes Silver Creek Township Rd 617 and continue another 1.8 miles to trailhead parking lot on right.

June 6 10:00 a.m National Trails Day Trail Celebration Choose the long or short hike.

Long Hike 7.4 miles Skyline Parkway at Highland/Getchell to Enger Park

Beautiful forests and long stretches of ridgeline hiking overlooking Lake Superior await you on this hike in Duluth. Meet at the parking lot at Enger Park.

Short Hike 1.7 miles Skyline Parkway at North 24th Ave W to Enger Park

This section meanders through an old city park, below Enger Golf Course, through city tree plantations and Enger Park. Meet at the parking lot at Enger Park.

Directions to Enger Park: From 1-35, take Piedmont Ave/Hwy 53 exit #255A, go uphill 1.5 miles, turn left at stoplight onto Piedmont Ave, take first left onto N 24th Ave W, turn left onto Skyline Parkway and go 0.8 miles to Hank Jensen Drive, turn left and go 0.1 miles to Enger Tower Drive, then turn right and go 0.1 miles to parking lot.

July 18 10:00 a.m. Pincushion Mt Trailhead to Cook Cty Rd 58

4.9 miles. One of the most dramatic hikes on the trail. Climb to the top of Pincushion Mt for sweeping views of Lake Superior. The trail then descends and climbs out of the Devil Track River gorge and follows the canyon edge with the river far below. Meet at the Cook County Rd 58 trailhead. At Hwy 61 milepost 113.8, turn left and go 0.8 miles to trailhead parking lot on left.

August 22 10:00 a.m. Gooseberry Falls State Park to Split Rock River Wayside

6.0 miles. Hike through mainly birch and aspen forests. Climb the delightful Bread Loaf overlook with glorious overlooks of Lake Superior. Meet at the Split Rock River Wayside, Hwy 61 milepost 43.5.

September 26 10:00 a.m. Silver Bay to Highway 1

11.1 miles. The most scenic fall hike on the entire trail and also one of the most challenging! It has lots of ups and downs, great views of Lake Superior and inland bluffs. It begins in the outskirts of Silver Bay and winds past beautiful Bean and Bear Lakes in Tettegouche State Park. The trail continues through Tettegouche past Round Mountain and Mt Trudee with fantastic views and then by the backcountry “gem lakes.” The highlight of the section is the dramatic High Falls on the Baptism River. Meet at the Highway 1 trailhead. At Hwy 61 milepost 59.3, turn left on Hwy 1 and go 0.8 miles to trailhead parking lot on left.

October 3 10:00 a.m. Munger Trail to Kingsbury Creek

9.5 miles. This section begins on the Munger Trail. After 0.4 miles, the SHT leaves the Munger Trail climbing to Ely’s Peak with magnificent views. The trail then heads to Bardon’s Peak with more views and through the Magney-Snively old growth forest . It then goes through Magney-Snively Park with beautiful Snively and Stewart Creeks and continues through the Spirit Mt Recreation Area with almost a mile along cascading Knowlton Creek. The section ends with a spur trail that descends along Kingsbury Creek. Meet at the Kingsbury Creek Trailhead. Coming from the south on 1-35, take the Cody St exit, (Exit 251A). Continue on Cody St for 0.3 miles, turn right on N 63rd Ave W and go 0.6 miles, turn right on Grand Ave and go 0.7 miles, turn right on Waseca St (between 69th Ave W and 72nd Ave W) and go 0.2 miles to Dead End sign at parking lot. Coming from the north: Take Grand Ave /Hwy23 (Exit 251B) and go approximately 0.5 mi (just past 69th Ave W). Turn right on Waseca St and go 0.2 miles to Dead End sign at parking lot.

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