Fall Hiking in
GRAND MARAIS
September 24-29, 2024  

The details: 

This is an all-inclusive trip.  All lodging, excursions, gratuities, and breakfasts, lunches and most dinners are included. Lunch is generally on the trail and is pack-your-own (food provided).  Breakfasts and dinners are catered from a local establishment that specializes in farm to table meals.  Please bring your own day pack for carrying your lunch, water bottle and camera.  Hiking poles are suggested but not required.  Most hikes are approximately 6-8 miles or 4-5 hours in length with plenty of stops along the way. If you'd like to bring your bikes/mountain bikes with you, there are great trails near the lodge and it's also an easy ride into Grand Marais on a paved road.

This is a general itinerary and may change slightly due to weather.

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September 24--Arrive by 5 pm at Sunset Cabins, 1.5 miles east of Grand Marais, located on the shore of Lake Superior.  We will be staying in The Lodge, which has individual guest rooms and shared bathrooms.  We will have a welcome dinner and drinks at 6 pm, catered at The Lodge. https://sunsetcabinsmi.net/  

 

September 25--Guided hiking along the North Country Trail to the west of Grand Marais.  This hike takes us along rocky beaches and beautiful waterfalls.   Lunch along the trail is provided at a beautiful overlook.  If you choose to do the entire hike, the distance is approximately 6 miles.  Catered dinner provided at The Lodge.  

 

September 26--Guided hiking near the Blind Sucker Flooding along the North Country Trail and Blind Sucker Pathway.  Lunch along the trail is provided at a beautiful overlook. If you choose to do the entire hike, the distance is approximately 9 miles.  Catered dinner provided at The Lodge.  

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September 27--Guided hiking near the Grand Sable Dunes and Hurricane River.  This hike will include a stop for lunch and is approximately 8 miles.  Lunch is provided along the trail.  Dinner on your own at the Lake Superior Brewing Company.  

 

September 28--See the UP from the air!  Kim Darst, accomplished veteran pilot, will take you on a magnificent ride to see the fall colors from the air.  You can even learn how to drive the helicopter!  The rest of the day can be spent kayaking near our resort, doing a short hike through the school forest, exploring the town or rock picking.  Catered dinner provided at The Lodge.

 

​September 29--Departure on your own from Grand Marais, late morning.