Day 3 - To G.M. Post
I walked 43686 steps on the trail today.
I traveled about 21 miles today.
My shelter and I survived our first rain last night. About 4 hours starting before midnight. I stayed mostly dry.
I decided to hike with Larry today since he's going the same direction. Met a group on trail and they said it should get down to 25 tonight. Grand Marais is a few extra miles past the E. Devil's Track campsite. When we reached that camp, we had to decide to stay or go on for 6 more miles.
So, after a very long 12 hour day of hiking up and down, we're at the Aspen Lodge in G.M. - the only place left in town with vacancy.
Shower was great and the rest will be helpful. Tomorrow will be a very short day.
On the trail, we saw a very cool eagle, some deer and grouse, tons of red squirrels and tiny birds. The leafs are changing some but the next week should bring more color.
This pic is overlooking the lake from Wildflower Hill - the prettiest place on the trail so far.
Hey - finished map 4 today and started in on map 3! The maps are numbered for NOBO hikers.
Posted: 6:55 09-18-2012 901
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Sep 18, 2012 - Tom Pahl
Paul, great stories. surprised you are seeing so few eagles. loved the story about the arm-warmers. i may have a couple of them waiting to become "new."
I will keep watching your posts and see if i can figure out a stretch to join you for a few days. Sounds like a ton of fun. Cheers. Travel safe. Tom
Sep 22, 2012 - Hiking Dude
Tom - Any time you could join me would be awesome! Unfortunately, as you can see from my latest post, the hike plan is quite fluid. On Sunday, I start back at Temperance on my own and expect to do mostly 20 mile days - unless someone joins me for a couple shorter days. The scenery and trail have been most excellent!
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