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henrecar
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07/25/2020 12:40PM  
New Trip Report posted by henrecar

Trip Name: Sioux-Hustler trail push.

Entry Point: 14

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07/25/2020 02:19PM  
You are a beast. I took most of a week to walk that, in late June, early July. Was plenty hot, but still had a ball. Took short days and camped on Pageant, Range Line, etc. Strong hikers mostly do it in about 3 days; I dallied and went into a lake almost every day. I really like the varied topography, from beaver meadows to old growth and "caribou ridges". Saw more damage from spruce budworm on balsam fir than I have ever seen....
ahmoocreek
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07/25/2020 07:07PM  
It's been 25 years since I've hiked the Sioux-Hustler, but your trip report definitely brought back memories. Camping on Pageant (as described, beautiful lake and campsite), old growth near Hustler, the ridge top walk south of Shohola Lake. Yes Devils Cascade is worth the walk and the entire trail up to that point is good, but I really loved the remote part of the trail. Nothing like that feeling of being all alone in the woods.

And you are a beast. For just about anyone else thinking about it for the first time, take three days/two nights and enjoy the remote section. Thanks for sharing!
cyclones30
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07/26/2020 11:50AM  
Nice! That's a heck of a hike in that time. But for one night you could pack pretty light I suppose
07/26/2020 06:14PM  
I tried this trail solo a few years ago. I kept loosing the trail and had no GPS. Standing around in the thick bwca forest, no idea what happened to the trail gives a new meaning to being in the wild. It’s spooky. I turned around.
henrecar
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07/27/2020 01:56PM  
rtallent: "You are a beast. I took most of a week to walk that, in late June, early July. Was plenty hot, but still had a ball. Took short days and camped on Pageant, Range Line, etc. Strong hikers mostly do it in about 3 days; I dallied and went into a lake almost every day. I really like the varied topography, from beaver meadows to old growth and "caribou ridges". Saw more damage from spruce budworm on balsam fir than I have ever seen...."


Haha appreciate the label! I feel that anyone who embarks on the S-H has an element of beast in them. True wilderness feel out there. Sounds great -- I'd like to do it again and amble a bit more. I did this as something of a training hike for a big solo canoe trip i'm planning in September. Still, very enjoyable.

Forgot to mention -- best fishing on this route is when you cross the little creek on northeastern arm of Hustler. Incredible bass fishing (shhhh!)
henrecar
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07/27/2020 01:59PM  
ahmoocreek: "It's been 25 years since I've hiked the Sioux-Hustler, but your trip report definitely brought back memories. Camping on Pageant (as described, beautiful lake and campsite), old growth near Hustler, the ridge top walk south of Shohola Lake. Yes Devils Cascade is worth the walk and the entire trail up to that point is good, but I really loved the remote part of the trail. Nothing like that feeling of being all alone in the woods.


And you are a beast. For just about anyone else thinking about it for the first time, take three days/two nights and enjoy the remote section. Thanks for sharing!"


That's awesome to hear! And glad you brought that up -- I would certainly advise most to break it up in 3x 8 hour days or so.

Cheers
henrecar
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07/27/2020 02:00PM  
jwartman59: "I tried this trail solo a few years ago. I kept loosing the trail and had no GPS. Standing around in the thick bwca forest, no idea what happened to the trail gives a new meaning to being in the wild. It’s spooky. I turned around. "


You and me both. We made it to Agawato, camped, and left in the morning.

I would highly recommend attempting again now. trail's in relatively good shape. But take GPS and ideally a Garmin InReach device or a sat phone. You don't want to take chances.
Deeznuts
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03/20/2021 02:04PM  
Wondering if you (or any other hikers that would like to chime in) have ever taken a rod out to Range Line? I cant find much about the fishing there as many of the canoers do not stray off the beaten path.
 
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