Pictured Rocks Backpacking #2
Friday, Apr 28, 2017 - 8:00 am through Sunday, Apr 30, 2017 - 8:00 pm
John Paul Martinez
Mark Strayer
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Let’s take an extended weekend visit to Yooper-land for some sweet backpacking at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore! There will be arches (of the sea variety), falls (of the water variety), and dunes (of the sand variety). Sounds pretty nifty, right? :)
Itinerary: Beaver's Trailhead to Miner's Castle: ~ 15.3 miles total
Friday:
Drive from Madison to PRNL. Leave at 8am. Arrive around 3pm.
Park at Little Beaver Trailhead.
Hike to Coves Group site (camp). 3.6 mi.
Points of interest: Spray Falls.
Saturday:
Hike from Coves to Mosquito River Group Site. 7.2 mi.
Points of interest: Mosquito Falls. Grand Portal. Chapel Rock, Falls, Lake and Beach.
Sunday:
Hike from Mosquito Group Site to Miners Castle Parking
Points of interest: Miners Castle.
Return to car around noon.
Drive from PRNL to Madison. Stop at DeForest Norske Nook for dinner? Return by 8pm.
This is a G3 level trip. No ratings are required, but prior camping experience is recommended.
The trip deposit will be $60. That includes gas, on-trail food, and permits. The group size will be 8 total.
Important gear: Backpack (can be rented from Outdoor UW), Sleeping bag (can be rented from Outdoor UW), Sleeping pad (Hoofers has some you can use), Hiking boots, Warm clothes (average April temperatures are between 46F and 30F).
Questions/Comments? Email markstrayer14@gmail.com or call/text 218-464-3131
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Registration Count
Registration Type | Registrations | Remaining |
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All Participants | 8 | 0 |