🌲Tier 2: Expeditions
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan
“42 miles along Lake Superior's stunning coastline”
Year
2031
Cost
$350-400
Ages
13-17
Duration
6 days
Overview
Lake Superior, MI • Summer (June-August)
Hike the dramatic 42-mile shoreline trail with 300-foot sandstone cliffs, hidden waterfalls, pristine beaches, and Lake Superior's stunning turquoise waters.
What Makes This Special
- •42-mile shoreline with 300-foot sandstone cliffs
- •Multicolored rock formations and sea caves
- •Waterfalls pouring directly into Lake Superior
- •Camp on remote beaches
Skills You'll Develop
Extended hiking endurance (8-10 miles daily)
Beach camping and wind management
Water purification from Lake Superior
Weather prediction on Great Lakes
Shoreline navigation
Requirements
- ✓Completed at least 1 Tier 1 trip with positive evaluation
- ✓Pass fitness test: 8-mile hike with 35lb pack
- ✓Leader recommendation required
Fitness Test:
8-mile hike with 35lb pack in under 4 hours
Difficulty Level
ChallengingSeason
Summer (June-August)