The Superior Hiking Trail is a 310 mile hike down the coast of Lake Superiors north shore in Minnesota. It's always been on my list of thru hikes to do as I've never heard anything bad about it, which is rare in the thru hiking world. So my partner and I came to Minnesota to see what it was all about! What we found is that it's likely one of the best autumn thru hikes you could ever do.

In the end this hike...
16 days, from September 22nd to October 8th
1 zero day in Two Harbors
19 miles per day
6 days of rain
3 nights below freezing
15 nobos met, and only 2 other sobos

SHT Guide with stats, photos, and information from our hike!
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My Favorite Gear from GarageGrownGear:
Flashlight http://tinyurl.com/5n6jkrmd
Fleece http://tinyurl.com/4hxdpden
Foam Pad http://tinyurl.com/3wn5zuh2
Rain Jacket http://tinyurl.com/bdadk452
Stove http://tinyurl.com/58r2rys8
Pot http://tinyurl.com/hn32nxxp
Stake Sack http://tinyurl.com/rbay5v7b
Bidet http://tinyurl.com/654vhu3y
Pack Liner http://tinyurl.com/2p8uvn7w
PLB http://tinyurl.com/5n6z7uz6
Backpack http://tinyurl.com/2u4mwhkn
Wallet http://tinyurl.com/3bbsup83

The SHT is a great hike for both the experienced thru hiker, and also someone just starting. With fun terrain, frequent towns, good scenery, amazing fall colors there's not much to really complain about! We took this opportunity to try some new gear and experience a new place in a more relaxed manner.

I think for someone just getting into thru hiking, or wanting to hike the Appalachian Trail, there is no better hike out there at this length to get going. From mild weather, good community, nearby safety, and all around a fun time the SHT is as good as it gets.

00:00 Why I Chose the SHT
01:49 Planning our Thru Hike
03:25 The Beauty of this Trail
04:05 The Two Terminus & Duluth
06:23 Jay Cooke State Park
07:23 End of our Thru Hike
09:15 Thank you!

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