07/28/2026
What a week! A crew from Troop 563 recently crushed a 4-day, 3-night backpacking adventure on the Superior Hiking Trail — and these boys turned it into an absolute epic adventure!
We kicked off at Cascade State Park and wrapped up at Temperance River, but the Scouts had other plans. They decided “why stop at the main route?” and tacked on extra spur trails plus the full Oberg Mountain loop. Final tally? 40 miles of rugged North Shore beauty — waterfalls, sweeping lake views, rocky ridges, and surprisingly very few mosquitos!
Eight unstoppable Scouts and three brave adults made it the whole way with zero blisters, zero injuries, and maximum memories. Along the trail they leveled up their camp cooking (those backpacking meals smelled suspiciously good), mastered Leave No Trace etiquette, perfected water filtration like pros, and turned tent setup into a daily competition. Foot care game was on point — the dogs were let out many times to breathe and soak in the views along the way!
From silly trail names and campfire stories to pushing through the big miles with big attitudes, these young men showed what Scout spirit is all about. Tough hikes, great laughs, and the kind of trip you talk about for years.
Huge thanks to the adults who made it happen and to the boys who showed up ready to do something hard and have a blast doing it. Can’t wait for the next adventure — the woods are calling!
