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LAKE SHUMWAY
LOCATION:  North Central Minnesota
HIKE STARTS:  Lake Shumway
HIKE ENDS:  Lake Shumway
TOTAL DISTANCE:  2.1 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  Roundtrip, Loop Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Easy
TRAILS USED:  Lake Shumway Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Moderate
TRIP TYPE:  Day or Overnight Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Savannah Portage State Park

HIGHLIGHTS:  Savannah Portage was a vital land link between the St. Louis River and the Mississippi River watersheds and it was used for centuries by the native Americans before the white man arrived in mass in the 1760’s to trade furs. The portage joined the heavily traveled canoe route from Lake Superior to the Upper Mississippi via a savannah, which means open grassland with an expanse of marsh grass. Savannah Portage State Park is named for this six mile portage and it has a system of trails and backcountry campsites within its boundaries. This hike around Lake Shumway is one of the numerous hiking opportunities in the park and it is an easy and enjoyable walk starting and ending at the park campground.

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  June 4, 2004
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  June 4, 2004 (password required)  
bullet click to view maps:  area map, park map, topo map, Topozone map
bulletclick for the Other Destinations discussion forum
bullet click to access the guidebook Minnesota Hiking Trails II which has details on this destination
bullet click for other Minnesota hiking and backpacking books


 
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