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    9 Best Hiking Trails on the Gunflint Trail, MN

    July 5, 2021

    Looking for the best hikes and day trips on the Gunflint Trail? Read this article for the best hiking trails, simple canoe routes, and more on the Gunflint!

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Once upon a Lake Superior February💫❄️ 1- a wintry Once upon a Lake Superior February💫❄️1- a wintry slot canyon 2- winter sea kayaking (drysuit, sea kayak, deep water self rescue experience are a must!)3- fox in the woods 4- an icy hike5- @saunacamps (admittedly not on lake superior but it slipped in!)6- icy line7- another slot8- evening light 9- sunrise 10- ice11- sunset 12- snowstorm13- more ice 14- breaking waves ♥️
4 days on the Trans-Catalina Trail🥾🌈🏕️⬇️ - 38.5 m 4 days on the Trans-Catalina Trail🥾🌈🏕️⬇️- 38.5 mile challenging thru-hike- ferry required to get there- campsite reservations/permits open the first of the year - bison! endemic species! cetaceans! oh my!- not a great beginner backpacking trip, but a good beginner thru-hike- options to grab lunch along the way and resupply, easy to keep pack weight low- on one of California’s Channel Islands Tag your hiking buddy mines @explorenborgen :) come say hi @maddymarq for fun little outdoorsy tips from your favorite unhinged outdoor guide!
4 days on the Trans-Catalina Trail🥾🌈🏕️⬇️ - 38.5 m 4 days on the Trans-Catalina Trail🥾🌈🏕️⬇️- 38.5 mile challenging thru-hike- ferry required to get there- campsite reservations/permits open the first of the year - bison! endemic species! cetaceans! oh my!- not a great beginner backpacking trip, but a good beginner thru-hike- options to grab lunch along the way and resupply, easy to keep pack weight low- on one of California’s Channel Islands Tag your hiking buddy :) come say hi @maddymarq for fun little outdoorsy tips from your favorite unhinged outdoor guide!
You should still come up :) 🥾 hike Meyers beach You should still come up :) 🥾 hike Meyers beach sea caves trail from above 🎿 ski mt ashwabay 🌈 hike a frozen waterfall (Houghton falls, amnicon falls, lost creek falls, twin falls)🌅 explore a frozen beach ❄️ grab a bite to eat & stay somewhere cute ☃️ hike on the bay! Research ice conditions first! Check in at a local outdoor shop for up to date conditions before headed out— if the ice road is open, it’s a good indicator that the ice on the bay is solid for hiking Come say hi at @maddymarq for more northwoods adventures 📍Bayfield, Wisconsin
California’s Trans-Catalina Trail🥾🌈🏕️⬇️ - 38.5 mi California’s Trans-Catalina Trail🥾🌈🏕️⬇️- 38.5 mile challenging thru-hike- ferry required to get there- campsite reservations/permits open the first of the year - bison! endemic species! cetaceans! oh my!- not a great beginner backpacking trip, but a good beginner thru-hike- options to grab lunch along the way and resupply, easy to keep pack weight low- on one of California’s Channel Islands Tag your hiking buddy :) come say hi @maddymarq for fun little outdoorsy tips from your favorite unhinged outdoor guide!
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