ViDEO: Superior Hiking Trail...Leveaux Mt. to Cross River

I just did not get enough time in the woods on my last trip so off to the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota to do a section that has eluded me. So glad I did. A solo walk clears the head and polishes the soul. Lots of rain and thunder. Not much lightning. The bugs were not bad at all.....only black flies I saw were at the parking area at the trailhead. My cuben fiber tarp from HammockGear kept me dry in some hard and sudden rain.
Enjoyed my meals. Packit Gourmet suits my palate in the piney woods. Truly enjoyed the West Memphis Grits Soufflé for breakfast from the hammock. Good with the new Peanut Butter Pop Tarts....living like Lil' Lord Fauntleroy. Cooks Tour!
The trail was muddy and wet and like walking in a creek. Fun)))))
Carlton Peak was worth the trip. Been meaning to get there for a while. No campsites on a long stretch. Hit the trail Thursday at about 1:30 PM from Oberg Parking on Co. Rd. 336 and headed South to Cross River. Got to camp at around 8:30 PM. Temperance River was as always...amazing and mighty.
All secure in sector seven,
Shug

Thanks Shug. You're trip reports are always a joy to watch. Wanted badly to get out this weekend as it has been cool but had work obligations. Watching your stuff is the next best thing to being on the trail myself.

Looking forward to part 2.

Fun report - Thanks. The river looks awesome! Nothing like some hot food and coffee under the tarp in rain. Makes me want to go walking.

A special treat this Sunday morn.......

Traveling along the trail with Shug!! Once again, thanks to ole' Shug for entertaining us and letting us come along. Good to see that knee is healing up real fine.

As far as the PackitGormet's.....never had one that I didn't like. Good eatin!!

I love poo talk. Took it even higher poo singing.

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Originally Posted by Runner968

Thanks Shug. You're trip reports are always a joy to watch. Wanted badly to get out this weekend as it has been cool but had work obligations. Watching your stuff is the next best thing to being on the trail myself.

Looking forward to part 2.

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I too enjoyed the cool weather. Work can wait.........
Thankee

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Originally Posted by Wisp

Fun report - Thanks. The river looks awesome! Nothing like some hot food and coffee under the tarp in rain. Makes me want to go walking.

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The video did not do the river justice....you could feel it in your chest. Raging!
Go walk. For sure.

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Originally Posted by SoundWitness

A special treat this Sunday morn.......

Traveling along the trail with Shug!! Once again, thanks to ole' Shug for entertaining us and letting us come along. Good to see that knee is healing up real fine.

As far as the PackitGormet's.....never had one that I didn't like. Good eatin!!

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They are mighty good backwoods fare for sure. Knee is A-OK.

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Originally Posted by BEAS

I love poo talk. Took it even higher poo singing.

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I too love to serenade and poo......

Well well well....and I quote "defication junction"

And then it says, part 2 coming up next.


Classic Shug.

Thanks,

12trysomething

Real good den! Always loved that Root Beer River.

shug, did you know those oyster mushrooms on that tree are delicous?

That looks very fun. Your campsite had a fantastic view! Love hearing the roar of the river.

We're socked in with constant rain - no visits to the piney woods today! But thanks Shug for bringing us a little taste. Glad to hear your knee is continuing to do well.

Aweaome, yea I said it, awesome first installment. Wow you didn't get enough after your trip with Wanderinfool, wait one can never get enough of the piney woods. Looking forward too pt 2...

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Originally Posted by 12trysomething

Well well well....and I quote "defication junction"

And then it says, part 2 coming up next.


Classic Shug.

Thanks,

12trysomething

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Hey...you caught that. A wonderful morning constitutional))))

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Originally Posted by Hickery

Real good den! Always loved that Root Beer River.

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I know you did. It wants you to come back and get a soggy sock. Oh, please do Kent.

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Originally Posted by nuttysquirrel

shug, did you know those oyster mushrooms on that tree are delicous?

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I am always dubious on the 'shroom. Still good on a dead tree?

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Originally Posted by Durangoz

That looks very fun. Your campsite had a fantastic view! Love hearing the roar of the river.

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Really lulls one to sleep. Even better in the hammock.

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Originally Posted by PappyAmos

We're socked in with constant rain - no visits to the piney woods today! But thanks Shug for bringing us a little taste. Glad to hear your knee is continuing to do well.

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The rain is a good challenge and fun discipline to keep camp stuff dry. I enjoyed it. Thanks. Knee was good.

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Originally Posted by Yoda

Aweaome, yea I said it, awesome first installment. Wow you didn't get enough after your trip with Wanderinfool, wait one can never get enough of the piney woods. Looking forward too pt 2...

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Nope...needed a bit more. I am a glutton for the woods. Thankee.

SHUGROW!!!! Didn't even know you were heading back out! Mighty fine and even had a new "Turlet Song"! Ha! Mighty fine ... looking forward to part two!

as usual pure enjoyment!!!!

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Originally Posted by Hawk-eye

SHUGROW!!!! Didn't even know you were heading back out! Mighty fine and even had a new "Turlet Song"! Ha! Mighty fine ... looking forward to part two!

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Spur of the moment get out of town away from in-laws and people kinda deal!

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Originally Posted by peanuts

as usual pure enjoyment!!!!

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Was for me....glad you too))))) :laugh:

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Originally Posted by Shug

Spur of the moment get out of town away from in-laws and people kinda deal!

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:woot: Man's gotta do what a man's gotta do pilgrim! :lol:

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Originally Posted by Hawk-eye

:woot: Man's gotta do what a man's gotta do pilgrim! :lol:

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Haaaa...I love humanity but sometimes people......well.......you know.

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Originally Posted by Shug

Haaaa...I love humanity but sometimes people......well.......you know.

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Yes sir ... Indeed I do! Often I have totally understood the fellers that saddle up their horse and pack animal and headed for beaver territories! :woot:

Shug. You always bring a smil to my face.

Lol. Nice TR.

I enjoyed watching this happy vid! Nice editing as well. I could almost smell the humid environment. Majestic nature; as you said: Walking in a dream! The sound of rain tapping on a tarp in the morning - while drinking coffee - is great :)

Shug,

Thanks again for the video.Managed a couple nights out with the scouts this weekend.The Yougheheny river in MD looked just like yours on Sat.Did not make for good wading/swimming.Always have a hard time setting up the Hammock with the tarp up already(raining).How do you do it?
Keep them coming.

Another great outing. A fine rendition of Colonel Bogey March.

One of the things I like best about hammock camping is staying dry and high when it rains. In a tent I was aways on the look-out for water coming in on the floor. Just love the sound of rain on a tarp, and feel of the trees swaying in the wind. You got some of that pitter-patter on this characteristically excellent trip bring-along. Thanks!

As always, good views and pleasant surprises! Thanks!!

Boy am I jealous. I like the looks of the area up there. Sounds like the knee is doing well. Can't wait to get me some more woods time.

Nice Shug, that looks like a ding dang doodly good time

But what's a shagnasty?

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Originally Posted by aka.jobbe

Shug. You always bring a smil to my face.

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I am happy to do so and happy your happy)))):laugh:

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Originally Posted by milani74

Lol. Nice TR.

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Thankee.

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Originally Posted by Hiker Philly

I enjoyed watching this happy vid! Nice editing as well. I could almost smell the humid environment. Majestic nature; as you said: Walking in a dream! The sound of rain tapping on a tarp in the morning - while drinking coffee - is great :)

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It was so good for sleeping too....Whoooo Buddy.

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Originally Posted by used2fly

Shug,

Thanks again for the video.Managed a couple nights out with the scouts this weekend.The Yougheheny river in MD looked just like yours on Sat.Did not make for good wading/swimming.Always have a hard time setting up the Hammock with the tarp up already(raining).How do you do it?
Keep them coming.

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Yeah...glad you got out at least.
I set my tarp up first a bit higher than usual...then get under and get out my gear and string the hammock. Run out to do the tree straps quickly then latch on the hammy...adjust and sit. Done.

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Originally Posted by Roche

Another great outing. A fine rendition of Colonel Bogey March.

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Boogie on did I..!

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Originally Posted by GrizzlyAdams

One of the things I like best about hammock camping is staying dry and high when it rains. In a tent I was aways on the look-out for water coming in on the floor. Just love the sound of rain on a tarp, and feel of the trees swaying in the wind. You got some of that pitter-patter on this characteristically excellent trip bring-along. Thanks!

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Almost got me the first night...started in a fury out of nowhere. Had to scramble and tweak the tarp. But once set all dry and ate my meal and enjoyed. Good wet practice!

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Originally Posted by nothermark

As always, good views and pleasant surprises! Thanks!!

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That is good to hear. Some good surprises out there for sure.

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Originally Posted by eagleJ

Boy am I jealous. I like the looks of the area up there. Sounds like the knee is doing well. Can't wait to get me some more woods time.

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I am always impressed with Minnesota's beauty. Just different than down South. Though my heart is down there a lot.

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Originally Posted by Shewie

Nice Shug, that looks like a ding dang doodly good time

But what's a shagnasty?

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It was for sure. I enjoyed my own company.
Shagnasty....unknown entity on face.
In this case a pine needle.

Wow....glad to see you back out in the Piney Woods, Shug! REALLY glad to see the knee holding up again! Nothing like a night hanging out in Nature to renew and re-center the soul!

Thanks for another great update - on the trip, and your recovery!

~ SkyPainter

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Originally Posted by SkyPainter

Wow....glad to see you back out in the Piney Woods, Shug! REALLY glad to see the knee holding up again! Nothing like a night hanging out in Nature to renew and re-center the soul!

Thanks for another great update - on the trip, and your recovery!

~ SkyPainter

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Yessir....giving that knee a go. Was up in the BWCA a week or so ago...and now I had this last minute trip. A good month and some much needed hammock time in the piney woods.

Lookin good shug! Seen you went back to your ula pack- inquiring minds would like to know why you chose that one over the gorilla?

Another great time outdoors

Take advantage of all of them senior discounts, more $ for gear and travel :lol:

Seeing a Shug video in my YouTube subscription feed definitely made my Monday morning that much better. Wooooo Buddy! Looks like you're having a great time Shug. Thanks for sharing your time in the pineys with us :)

Pt2 was equally good, lots of rain but the spirit never dampened.

Have a good season with your frolicking, catch you in the fall

Thanks Shug. I appreciate the vicarious thrill you provide. Between rain, small kids, and crazy work schedules with the wife, I can barely hang in the back yard for a few minutes, let alone get out in the piney woods. I look forward to the next video.

By the way, why would they name that peak after a doorman?:laugh:

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Originally Posted by Shewie

Pt2 was equally good, lots of rain but the spirit never dampened.

Have a good season with your frolicking, catch you in the fall

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Did you see part 2?......I have not made it public yet. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Shug

Did you see part 2?......I have not made it public yet. Thanks.

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Yeah just watched it, coffee crisp coco and chilli, lots of puddles but lots of smiles too.

It didn't show up on your front page but if I clicked on trip reports there it is, must be a bug

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Originally Posted by mountainhanger

Lookin good shug! Seen you went back to your ula pack- inquiring minds would like to know why you chose that one over the gorilla?

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I love the OHM....the Gorilla is still in try-outs! Really am liking it too though. Will switch out from time to time...like I do my cook pots.

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Originally Posted by TZBrown

Another great time outdoors

Take advantage of all of them senior discounts, more $ for gear and travel :lol:

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Haaaa....I am for sure. Feeling semi-retired.

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Originally Posted by Latitude918

Seeing a Shug video in my YouTube subscription feed definitely made my Monday morning that much better. Wooooo Buddy! Looks like you're having a great time Shug. Thanks for sharing your time in the pineys with us :)

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I did enjoy the challenge of constant rain. Smelled so good in the woods.

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Originally Posted by Hiknhanger

Thanks Shug. I appreciate the vicarious thrill you provide. Between rain, small kids, and crazy work schedules with the wife, I can barely hang in the back yard for a few minutes, let alone get out in the piney woods. I look forward to the next video.

By the way, why would they name that peak after a doorman?:laugh:

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There was a fellow greeting me at the summit!
Sounds like you need an overnighter)))))

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Originally Posted by Shewie

Yeah just watched it, coffee crisp coco and chilli, lots of puddles but lots of smiles too.

It didn't show up on your front page but if I clicked on trip reports there it is, must be a bug

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Ahhh.....thanks Shewie. Not sure how that got in but glad you enjoyed it.

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Originally Posted by Shug

There was a fellow greeting me at the summit!
Sounds like you need an overnighter)))))

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Wasn't that the "Rhoda" show that had Carlton the doorman or Mary Tyler Moore?

thanks for sharing i am a little jealous of your trip. That river sure looked powerful.

I was watching the video at work and laughed out loud a couple times. I am sure people thought I was crazy.

oh wait they already do since I like to go camping and sleep in my hammock!

Nice video as usual Shug. Just so you know 55 isn't old.....dang kids..I tell ya :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Hiknhanger

Wasn't that the "Rhoda" show that had Carlton the doorman or Mary Tyler Moore?

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I think so.........

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Originally Posted by Silverpalm2x

thanks for sharing i am a little jealous of your trip. That river sure looked powerful.

I was watching the video at work and laughed out loud a couple times. I am sure people thought I was crazy.

oh wait they already do since I like to go camping and sleep in my hammock!

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It was powerful...could feel it in my chest!
Glad you got a laugh especially at work.

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Originally Posted by Ewker

Nice video as usual Shug. Just so you know 55 isn't old.....dang kids..I tell ya :rolleyes:

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I am gonna drag that 55 thing out and beat it to a pulp! Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Hiknhanger

Wasn't that the "Rhoda" show that had Carlton the doorman or Mary Tyler Moore?

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I thought it was One Day at a Time (Bonnie Franklin, Valerie Bertinelli), but I digress...

Shug, I know you hear it so often, but it bears repeating, about what a tremendous service you provide with these videos. I'm terribly jealous as I don't have even a quarter of the access you have to beautiful areas to hike in. Someday, sincerely, someday, the opportunity will come for me to get permenantly to an area where this kind of access is more readily available and I will take full advantage.

Thanks again for doing what you do and showing these beautiful places to folks like me. It is greatly appreciated. :shades:

"Defecation Junction...."

is certainly a function for AfterSchoolHammockwerks :D

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Originally Posted by DaddyDaddy

I thought it was One Day at a Time (Bonnie Franklin, Valerie Bertinelli), but I digress...

Shug, I know you hear it so often, but it bears repeating, about what a tremendous service you provide with these videos. I'm terribly jealous as I don't have even a quarter of the access you have to beautiful areas to hike in. Someday, sincerely, someday, the opportunity will come for me to get permenantly to an area where this kind of access is more readily available and I will take full advantage.

Thanks again for doing what you do and showing these beautiful places to folks like me. It is greatly appreciated. :shades:

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We are lucky here but MO has sweet tea and great BBQ. Went to Perry Walkers a couple of times. It was good.

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Originally Posted by Dos

"Defecation Junction...."

is certainly a function for AfterSchoolHammockwerks :D

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Haaaa......yeah. I excel there!

I am cracking up at "shagnasty"!
Evidently, it has mutiple meanings. Hahaha!

Another cracking vid, Shug. I fall in love with Minnesota a little bit more, every time you hit the piney woods with your camera. I must go!

Man, good to see you having a great time in the maples!

Cheers :D

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Originally Posted by BLA

I am cracking up at "shagnasty"!
Evidently, it has mutiple meanings. Hahaha!

Another cracking vid, Shug. I fall in love with Minnesota a little bit more, every time you hit the piney woods with your camera. I must go!

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Shagnasty has a lot of range!
Yeah...it is very inviting out there though we have no Waffle House here.

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Originally Posted by Callahan

Man, good to see you having a great time in the maples!

Cheers :D

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Celebrating Canada Day a wee early!!!