I had a wonderful four day solo backpacking trip in the heart of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Located on the south shore of Lake Superior on the upper peninsula of Michigan.

Michigan's largest park at more than 60,000 acres, the park offers over 90 miles of hiking trails and 63 backcountry campsites. The park is known for being the home of the Lake of the Clouds, a scenic overlook.

On day one, I hiked the Encarpment Trails and some of the Lake Superior Trail. The Autumn colors over Lake of the Clouds made for some great views. A sunset over Lake Superior wasn't too shabby either.
On day two, I hiked the Lake Superior Trail to the Mouth of the Big Carp River. I then hiked up the west side of the Big Carp River Trail and cut across the Correction Trail. I then hiked to Mirror Lake to camp for the night.
On day three, I hiked from Mirror Lake up to Lake of the Clouds and then hiked east on the Big Carp River Trail back to the Correction Trail and back to Mirror Lake to camp for the night. It was a cold, rain, wet day. Some good video and built some character...right? Finished the day with a campfire (thanks Bob) by the lake.
On the final day, hiked muddy Government Trail back to my car. The trail features some great waterfalls.

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Rain Fly 13' Custom Warbonnet Mountainfly https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/pro...
Top Quilt Hammock Gear 20 Degree Premium Burrow https://hammockgear.com/premiumtopq...
Under Quilt Loco Libre 20 Degree Ridge Reaper https://www.locolibregear.com/gear.ht...
Backpack Zpacks Arc Haul https://zpacks.com/collections/backpacks
Shoulder Water Pouches https://www.etsy.com/listing/56961817...
Darn Tough Wool Socks https://www.amazon.com/DarnToughVer...
Cascade Mountain Carbon Trekking Poles https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Outdoor Research Rain Jacket https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/me...
Anker Power Bank https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JIWQPMW/...
Sock Liners https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter https://www.amazon.com/SawyerProduct...
Salomon Hiking Shoes Discontinued.
Garmin InReach Mini Communicator https://www.rei.com/product/140110/ga...
Smart Wool Merino 150 TShirt https://www.backcountry.com/smartwool...
Ursack Bear Proof Food Bag https://www.rei.com/product/895691/ur...