Lake Superior Provincial Park

[michiganhike]

Heading to do the Coastal trail in Lake Superior Provincial Park in a couple weeks. Can anyone offer any advice on campsites or must see sites? Thanks in advance.

[Redoleary]

I am no help. I hiked this about 12 yrs ago, I don't remember exactly where I started but it was the south end and hiked north to Gargantua Road and got a shuttle back to my car. In fact I was just wearing the t-shirt I got from that trip the other day. :)
Long story short I was a ground pounder at the time so really wasn't looking at trees but I wouldn't sweat it in a hammock. Some bits are hard to follow the trail b/c its just barren rock and the cairns were at times hard to see.... that might have gotten better in the last 12 years. Good luck and enjoy the hike.

[michiganhike]

Thanks for responding. How was the trail for difficulty? I have read a couple places that you should plan on making half your normal pace, does this sound right to you?

[Redoleary]

Thanks for responding. How was the trail for difficulty? I have read a couple places that you should plan on making half your normal pace, does this sound right to you?

I do recall some small bits here and there that were exposed and the rock was slippery when wet but beyond that I don't remember being slowed down noticeably by anything.

[michigandave]

Hey, michiganhike! I like your name. My buddy and I have looked at doing this trail, but honestly, it seemed a bit of a mystery due to info available. Looking forward to seeing how the trip turn out for you I did find this recent video that may be of help:

https://youtu.be/GuAe0GBmlwk

[michiganhike]

Thanks Michigandave, I'll be sure to report back on how it goes.

[Redoleary]

I might add that I also did a short section in 2007 from Gargantua Rd. up the the Devils Chair, where upon I got engaged, so the that area is special to me.. probably need to go back and revisit.

[Billcole]

Looking at doing this trail soon myself, any suggestions would be great.