If you like waterfalls, you\u2019ll love this five-kilometre-long stretch of Voyageur trail along the Magpie River. Rugged yet featuring multiple access points, this trail offers a good margin of safety for novice hikers. Natural highlights include old-growth eastern white cedar trees deep in the river valley and a unique \u201cstepping stone\u201d section along the fringe of a rocky slope. The payoff is Scenic High Falls, a stunning 30-metre cascade. (2 hours one-way\/4 hours return)<\/p>\n
* Tip: Naturally Superior Adventures staff can drop you off at Scenic High Falls for a one-way hike back to Rock Island Lodge.<\/em><\/p>\n You won\u2019t actually see Bridget Lake on this trail, which is named after the historic mining track used to access the footpath. But you will experience challenging boreal forest terrain and sweeping views of Lake Superior\u2019s wilderness coast. This eight-kilometre-long trail is perfect for intermediate hikers. In the spring, watch for pink ladyslipper orchids along open sections of the trail; throughout the season, you\u2019ll encounter classic northern flora, including sphagnum moss, Labrador tea and black spruce. The trail ends at Driftwood Beach, one of the largest stretches of sand on Lake Superior\u2019s Canadian shore\u2014perfect for beachcombing! (4-6 hours one-way, 10-12 hours return). Note: parts have been overgrown, check with staff about current conditions before heading out.<\/p>\n * Tip: Ask staff to coordinate a vehicle shuttle to the trailhead and canoe pick-up at the north end of Driftwood Beach. A short paddle across the Michipicoten River caps off a one-way trip.<\/em><\/p>\n There\u2019s no better place to spot Nokomis\u2014the face in the rock of Old Woman Bay\u2019s 200-metre cliffs\u2014than atop the summit of this well-maintained hiking trail. This five-kilometre-long loop starts and finishes at Lake Superior Provincial Park\u2019s popular Old Woman Bay picnic area. Suitable for fit novice hikers, this trail offers some of the finest views of Lake Superior\u2019s rugged coastline. (2-3 hours)<\/p>\n * Tip: Pack a lunch and enjoy an afternoon on the beach at Old Woman Bay.<\/em><\/p>\n This unheralded, 2.5-kilometre-long loop captures the best of the Canadian wilderness. The easy trail traces the banks of the South Old Woman River, featuring distinctive northern flora and the opportunity to see a range of songbirds such as warblers and thrushes, as well as good moose-viewing potential. (1-2 hours)<\/p>\n * Tip: Make it a full day by hiking the South Old Woman River and Nokomis trails.<\/em><\/p>\n This moderately difficult trail has a little bit of everything: a towering forest of mature yellow birch, a picturesque inland lake, waterfalls and a sweeping pebble beach on Lake Superior. The eight-kilometre loop can be completed in half a day but you\u2019re best to set aside more time to lounge on the beach and linger at secret swimming holes on the Baldhead River. (4 hours)<\/p>\n * Tip: The Orphan Lake is so nice you\u2019ll want to spend the night. Wilderness campsites are located on Lake Superior, making this an ideal overnight destination for novices and families.<\/em><\/p>\n This easy three-kilometre (one-way) trail is a favourite amongst anglers and nature photographers. The Sand River tumbles towards Lake Superior in a series of scenic waterfalls and rapids\u2014the perfect location to capture quintessential photographs of wild Canada or to test your wits against feisty brook- and rainbow trout. (2 hours return)<\/p>\n * Tip: You\u2019ll experience northern tree species like black spruce as well as southern hardwoods and pines on the Pinguisibi trail. The range of species makes for stunning autumn colours.<\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to see why native Ojibwa revered the 70-metre-tall granite walls of Agawa Rock: The landscape radiates a distinctive energy that cuts to a visitor\u2019s core. Here, the Ojibwa recorded timeless cultural mysteries in the form of pictographs (rock paintings). This 0.5-kilometre (one-way) trail tests your balance while passing through a spectacular canyon known by geologists as a \u201ccontact dyke.\u201d (1 hour return)<\/p>\n * Tip: Respect Lake Superior! The sloping rock at the water\u2019s edge is treacherous when wet. Bring along tobacco or sweet grass to leave a traditional offering along the shore.<\/em><\/p>\n Lake Superior Provincial Park\u2019s most arduous trail rewards day hikers with spectacular views of an inland sea\u2014and the flaming colours of autumn. The 10-kilometre-long loop trail climbs to the rim of the Agawa Canyon, where towering old-growth pine evaded loggers\u2019 saws. Catch your breath and enjoy the view when you reach the top; the second half of the trail\u2014a long descent\u2014is less strenuous. Watch for moose in the Agawa River valley as you return to the trailhead. (4-6 hours)<\/p>\n * Tip: Pack high-energy snacks and lots of water for this challenging hike. Follow it up with a swim at Agawa Bay when you\u2019re done.<\/em><\/p>\n\n Day Hikes Scenic High Falls Trail If you like waterfalls, you\u2019ll love this five-kilometre-long stretch of Voyageur trail along the Magpie River. Rugged yet featuring multiple access points, this trail offers a good margin of safety for novice hikers. Natural highlights include old-growth eastern white cedar trees deep in the river valley and a unique […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\nBridget Lake Trail<\/h4>\n
Nokomis Trail<\/h4>\n
South Old Woman River<\/h4>\n
Orphan Lake<\/h4>\n
Pinguisibi (Sand River)<\/h4>\n
Agawa Rock<\/h4>\n
Awausee<\/h4>\n