Granite shores
On the lake.
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Pukaskwa National Park lies 15 km south of the town of Marathon in the Thunder Bay District of northern Ontario, and its entrance at Hattie Cove is about 16 km in a straight line south of the town. It was established in 1978 and is known for its views of Lake Superior and its boreal forests. The park covers about 1,878 square kilometres and protects part of the longest undeveloped shoreline anywhere on the Great Lakes. Hattie Cove Campground lies at its northern end, reached by Highway 627, the only road into the park, and backcountry campsites line the 60 km Coastal Hiking Trail along Lake Superior's north shore, which has two suspension bridges, over the White and Willow rivers. Headlands of ancient pink and grey granite, polished by waves, run one after another into the cold, clear water of Lake Superior, with sandy coves between them, such as the beach at Horseshoe Bay, strewn with driftwood. Spruce and birch forests cover the hills, and from the heights there are views of rocky islands and seemingly endless bays. A park entry fee applies. The short trails near Hattie Cove are easy, while the Coastal Hiking Trail is a demanding backcountry trip of several days. The lake is very cold even in summer, and fog can roll in quickly.
On the lake.
A sandy beach.
On the coastal trail.
South of Marathon, Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada
Just one, to Hattie Cove.
Yes, a multi-day backcountry trip.