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04/10/2018 10:15AM |
Duluth native here looking to plan a camping trip this summer/fall to Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, and wanted to see if anyone had any good advice.
I have never camped in Canada, and am not sure about the booking process.
Does anyone know the best sites/spots to camp there? Any general advice?
I have a 7 year old, a six month old, a dog, and wife going with. We all do have passports and the dog is up to date on shots.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
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04/10/2018 12:13PM |
The hike sylvesterii is talking about is a very long one. We started out with the short hike to the "Sea Lion" rock formation and then continued down the Kebeyun trail (9km and very flat and wide) where it connected to the Top of The Giant Trail (3km). This is the trail where the elevation starts. As stated, nothing you need climbing gear for. It is just a steady incline to the top, some sections with wooden stairs.
Check out the first lookout point at the top and continue on to see the chimney. I really suggest talking with someone at the campground, they can give you a better idea of how to get to the chimney lots of spur trails when you get on top of the Sleeping Giant.
Below are pictures of both the "sea lion" and "chimney"
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04/10/2018 11:24AM |
Easy to get in to the campground, easy set-up. The park itself is awesome. Lots of places to hike and views to take in. Lots of hikes all around the park.
It is a bit of a tough hike to the top of the "head" but worth it. Not sure if your 7 year old or pup could make it, though. (I actually had to carry our 3 year old dog the last mile on the way back out, because she decided she had enough and just sat down!) I think we hiked about 10 miles round trip if I recall correctly, with somewhat steep climbs, but nothing you would need ropes or climbing gear on. I think you can also hike to the torso and the feet, but we didn't get a chance to do those trips.
Definitely check out the "Sea Lion" rock formation. Its really cool.