Pukaskwa National Park

Pukaskwa National Park

A hike in Pukaskwa National Park on the northern shore of Lake Superior near Marathon, Ontario.

On the Coastal Trail of Pukaskwa National Park

Dave and Deb of ThePlanetD hike the epic Pukaskwa Coastal Trail
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The Pukaskwa Coastal Hike is one of the toughest hikes in Canada but also one of the most beautiful. Trekking along the coast of Lake Superior is a trip you will never forget. Outstanding views, tough challenges, beautiful scenery and an amazing time. We spent 7 days in Pukaskwa National Park and here are the highlights of our time camping and hiking along one of Canada's most famous and remote trails. Guiding by
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Woah, Nice Dave
Take your Time,
We're good to go
My favourite part of the Pukaskwa Hike, would have to be any of the coastal sections
I think that was really, I can't really define it into one section, but I really enjoyed scrambling over the boulders, taking in those beautiful views of Lake Superior.
And also, the challenge of it as well, you know it's a challenge to sort of navigate all these slick boulders, with a pack on.
So the challenge, combined with the beautiful views, and the stunning landscape really made it the perfect thing for me.
Hiking the Pukaskwa Coastal Trail, here in Canada, is one of the top experiences of Trekking, that Dave and I have ever had.
It was really fun being with our guide Brenden. He really took care of us. He just made it easier and a lot more fun. He was always keeping us really occupied during the day, you could tell that he could feel when our energy was getting low.
So we'd start playing games with us, and stuff to keep our mind off of the pain in our feet.
And it was just a really good time to really see what you're made of and the challenges of being out there, not showering for 7 days, sleeping in the rain, and putting up your tent and carrying your pack.
It's really one of the toughest things that I've done but also the most rewarding.
And honestly, one of the best times I've had out in nature.
I don't know if this is foot therapy or foot torture.
Favourite part of the Pukaskwa Trail, would probably have to be each night when we'd get to camp, finish making dinner, cleaning everything up.
We'd have half an hour to an hour we were pretty early to bed.
Of just sitting there whether it was taking some pictures of the sunset, or just kind of relaxing, winding down for the night.
I really enjoyed that time with the exception of one night, every night was a beautiful evening.
That was definitely my favourite section.
I had a few favourite parts of the Pukaskwa Coastal Trail.
I really enjoyed, walking inland through the forest, I loved the mossy section, I loved the trails, but I also really loved going on the coastal trail and being really high on the cliffs, and overlooking Lake Superior.
It was pretty spectacular.
Yeah
Well, we had to sign into the guest book that we were here.
Dave, Deb and Brenden, Ontario Canada. North Swallow out to Haddie Cove.
We made it, we did it!
So if you get a chance to hike the Pukaskwa Trail here in Ontario Canada, do it!
Might be a bit of a rough boat ride today.

Pukaskwa National Park, Ontario

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Pukaskwa National Park Camping and Hiking // Road Trip 2019

Pukaskwa National Park was a really great place to explore. It was a warm day, and with the cool breeze off of Lake Superior, the weather was perfect. The park was nearly empty, which meant we got to take out time and really enjoy the peaceful, quiet surroundings all by ourselves. There's certainly more to see than the two trails we conquered, but we will leave those parts for your own exploration!

We always had an incredible time camping at the nearby town of Marathon Ontario. We found a quiet spot called Pebble Beach, where we got to meet some other road trippers and enjoy a beautiful sunset. All in all, Pukaskwa and Marathon both were 5 star road trip locations. Add them to your list!!

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Start / intro montage
0:52 - Intro vlog + our great FREE camping spot!
3:00 - Arriving at Pukaskwa
4:03 - Beginning the Souhtern Headland Trail hike
5:36 - Some info about Lake Superior + a quick (COLD!) swim
7:07 - Hiking the Manito Miikana Trail
8:48 - Quick vlog having a great time !
9:40 - Finishing hiking the trails and heading back to Marathon
11:07 - Cooking dinner + reviewing our hikes
12:28 - Beautiful sunset!
12:58 - Next morning breakfast + outro vlog
13:31 - End Screen

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