Lake Superior Trip

The Griz · 06-09-2011, 08:25 AM

I am planning on riding counter-clockwise around lake superior June 22nd-June 28th. I am looking for fellow Minneapolis area riders that would be interested in going with. Also, anyone from Duluth, Superior, or anywhere along the south shore of Lake Superior would be welcome to hook up and come along too.

I have done the trip clockwise before, so I have experience. It can be done comfortably in 6 days at 2-300 miles per day. I will be camping the whole way. No hotels. Reply or PM if interested. Should be fun!

PS, Remember your valid passport.

argentcorvid · 06-09-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Griz

I am planning on riding counter-clockwise around lake superior June 22nd-June 28th. I am looking for fellow Minneapolis area riders that would be interested in going with. Also, anyone from Duluth, Superior, or anywhere along the south shore of Lake Superior would be welcome to hook up and come along too.

I have done the trip clockwise before, so I have experience. It can be done comfortably in 6 days at 2-300 miles per day. I will be camping the whole way. No hotels. Reply or PM if interested. Should be fun!

PS, Remember your valid passport.

Roadside assistance and a cell phone that works in Canada are also nice to have along. DAMHIK

The Griz · 06-09-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by argentcorvid

Roadside assistance and a cell phone that works in Canada are also nice to have along. DAMHIK

Good point!

Yooper_Bob · 06-10-2011, 06:06 AM

Be sure to wave when ya' go by my house!

The Griz · 06-10-2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Yooper_Bob

Be sure to wave when ya' go by my house!

Will do!

I'd love to meet other riders too! Maybe chat for a sec or drink a beer while talking bikes for a brief moment.

Yooper_Bob · 06-10-2011, 08:34 AM

I know you have done the ride before, but when on the south shore of Superior, be sure to take the the newly paved H-58 from Munising over to Grand Marais. This is an awesome stretch of brand new asphalt that goes through the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (no permits required).

Also be aware that M-123 is currently closed between Newberry and Paradise to replace a culvert.

Be sure to take the "Curley Lewis Highway" (also known as Lakeshore Drive) along the stretch of Lake Superior between Paradise and Brimley. Its a great stretch with lots of nice views.

drsales · 06-10-2011, 02:30 PM

I'll be in Wawa on the 27th heading up and over to Duluth then on to the RA in Chippewa Falls, WI on the 30th +/-. You are about one week ahead of schedule. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Boondox · 06-10-2011, 04:35 PM

Barley (golden retriever sidecar monkey) and I will be up there around the same time. We'll head out from Agawa Bay on the 27th going CCW around Superior, probably reach the UP on the 29th. Be sure to say hi if you see a bright yellow GS hack with a doggle-clad dog.

drsales · 06-13-2011, 01:36 PM

Sorry to hijack!
But Wawa on the 27th then it looks like Thunder Bay on the 28th and maybe Duluth or even the rally on the 29th.

CanadianX · 06-13-2011, 01:51 PM

Rode across the top of Superior in April. It was cold. Enjoy the trip, should be a nice ride.

redneckdan · 06-17-2011, 05:06 PM

I would be interested in tagging along. Could meet you on the west side of the yoop and tag along til the Soo.

06-09-2011, 08:25 AM	#1
The Griz ^OP North Forest Rider Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Oddometer: 3,622	Lake Superior Trip I am planning on riding counter-clockwise around lake superior June 22nd-June 28th. I am looking for fellow Minneapolis area riders that would be interested in going with. Also, anyone from Duluth, Superior, or anywhere along the south shore of Lake Superior would be welcome to hook up and come along too. I have done the trip clockwise before, so I have experience. It can be done comfortably in 6 days at 2-300 miles per day. I will be camping the whole way. No hotels. Reply or PM if interested. Should be fun! PS, Remember your valid passport. __________________ PAUL BUNYAN FOREST RIDERS MC 2013 KTM 300 XCW 2012 KTM 990 Adventure R

06-10-2011, 02:30 PM	#7
drsales Wondering Why Joined: Mar 2008 Location: North Coast Ohio Oddometer: 331	I'll be in Wawa on the 27th heading up and over to Duluth then on to the RA in Chippewa Falls, WI on the 30th +/-. You are about one week ahead of schedule. Any suggestions would be appreciated. __________________ My boys claim everything I call mine! 2012 R1200 GSA 2004 R1150RT ( For sale)

06-10-2011, 04:35 PM	#8
Boondox Travels With Barley Joined: Aug 2007 Location: North Central Vermont Oddometer: 2,437	Barley (golden retriever sidecar monkey) and I will be up there around the same time. We'll head out from Agawa Bay on the 27th going CCW around Superior, probably reach the UP on the 29th. Be sure to say hi if you see a bright yellow GS hack with a doggle-clad dog. __________________ I got a sidecar to travel with my dog. He never complains, is delighted to be with me, approves of my dietary choices, is a social butterfly who helps me meet folks, appreciates a good beer, snuggles better than my wife, and hangs on my every word as if it's the most profound thing he's ever heard. TravelsWithBarley.com

06-13-2011, 01:36 PM	#9
drsales Wondering Why Joined: Mar 2008 Location: North Coast Ohio Oddometer: 331	Sorry to hijack! But Wawa on the 27th then it looks like Thunder Bay on the 28th and maybe Duluth or even the rally on the 29th. __________________ My boys claim everything I call mine! 2012 R1200 GSA 2004 R1150RT ( For sale)

06-17-2011, 05:06 PM	#11
redneckdan Hold my beer & watch this Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Somewhere on da Iron Range. Oddometer: 527	I would be interested in tagging along. Could meet you on the west side of the yoop and tag along til the Soo. __________________ Fly Rods, Kids and a KLR

06-10-2011, 06:06 AM	#4
Yooper_Bob Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Da UP, eh! (Michigan) Oddometer: 1,951	Be sure to wave when ya' go by my house!

06-10-2011, 08:34 AM	#6
Yooper_Bob Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Da UP, eh! (Michigan) Oddometer: 1,951	I know you have done the ride before, but when on the south shore of Superior, be sure to take the the newly paved H-58 from Munising over to Grand Marais. This is an awesome stretch of brand new asphalt that goes through the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (no permits required). Also be aware that M-123 is currently closed between Newberry and Paradise to replace a culvert. Be sure to take the "Curley Lewis Highway" (also known as Lakeshore Drive) along the stretch of Lake Superior between Paradise and Brimley. Its a great stretch with lots of nice views.

06-13-2011, 01:51 PM	#10
CanadianX Oh!? That is deep. Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Oddometer: 763	Rode across the top of Superior in April. It was cold. Enjoy the trip, should be a nice ride.

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