Hike the Escarpment trail in the Porcupine Mountains State Park with the Ni-Miikanaake Chapter of the North Country Trail on Sunday, September 15th, beginning at 10:00 am.
The group will hike this trail from Lake of the Clouds to the Government Peak Trailhead and Parking Lot. This is a one-way hike, about 4 miles. Meet at the Government Peak Trailhead and organize shuttling to Lake of the Clouds, so people will be hiking back to their cars.
The Escarpment Trail runs along the ridge of the Porcupine Mountains, and offers expansive views of the Park and Lake Superior. The trail is rocky in places. Overall the group will be hiking downhill, but there are some hills along the way. The trail and the trailheads are likely to be quite busy.
Bring water (no water sources along the trail), snacks, and bug repellent. Pets are OK if leashed.
The Government Peak Trailhead is 3.5 miles west of the corner of Hwy 107 and South Boundary Road.
Coordinates are 46.82468, -89.69475.