Hike Manito Miikana

August 26, 2025

46 degrees at 6:00 am, 72 high

Martha woke up sneezing with a sore throat, but by 11:00 she was ready to go on the Manito Miikana hike, a one-hour hike out to a lookout. We smiled when Luis told us there are lots of roots. Everywhere we have been has lots of roots, but this trail took it to another level. Once again, whoever builds these steps and walks is a master, making it so much easier. 

The hike ended at a platform overlooking Lake Superior with Pulpwood Harbor on one side of the peninsula and three more beaches on the other. 

It is gorgeous with such clear, blue water seldom seen. We talked to a couple from New Foundland. We complimented them on their beautiful and friendly country.

There are more incredible things to see here, but one would need to backpack and camp to see them. The Coastal Trail starts or ends here and goes south. 6.5 km south the Mdaabii Miikna Trail goes off to the coast, following it for 7km before looping back. It is about 12.5km, but you have to walk 7.6 km just to get there. No doubt it would be a fun 2-3 day hike.

If you don’t take the loop but continue straight on the Coastal Trail, you get to cross a suspension bridge on the White River, then another 1.8 km to Hook Falls. Of course you could kayak or canoe it all, with campsites for those who travel. by water. It would be great fun.