Superior Hiking Trail Association records

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: S4510

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of Superior Hiking Trail Association minutes from Nov. 26, 1990 and mailings, publicity, and events items.

Dates

1990

Creator

Superior Hiking Trail Association (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Construction began for the Superior Hiking Trail in the mid-1980s, beginning in Duluth, Minnesota and extending 275 miles to the Canadian border. The Superior Hiking Trail is a footpath that largely follows the rocky ridgeline above Lake Superior on Minnesota's North Shore from Duluth to the Canadian border. There are trailhead parking lots every 5-10 miles making it ideal for both day hikes and backpack camping. There are 82 backcountry campsites with no fees, reservations or permits required to hike or camp on the trail. Dogs are allowed on leash only.

The Superior Hiking Trail Association (SHTA) is a Minnesota non-profit corporation whose members are dedicated to the completion, preservation and promotion of the Superior Hiking Trail. Its office is in Two Harbors, the county seat of Lake County Minnesota. The board meets six times a year and adds board members each May. Membership has grown to over 3200 people, including members in 26 states and Canada.

The Superior Hiking Trail Association sells a complete set of pocket maps for the trail for $2.50. The Association builds, maintains, and manages the trail with the help of hundreds of volunteers.

Extent

1.00 Linear Inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection consists of Superior Hiking Trail Association minutes from Nov. 26, 1990 and mailings, publicity, and events items.

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.

General

This collection is part of the Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections, which are housed in the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives at the Kathryn A. Martin Library.

Subjects

Associations, institutions, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Duluth (Minn.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Environmental protection Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Environmentalists Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Families Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Geography Subject Source: Local sources
Geology Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Hiking trails Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Lake Superior Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Minutes Subject Source: Local sources
North Shore (Lake Superior) Subject Source: Local sources
Organizations Subject Source: Local sources
Recreation Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Trails Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings