Superior Hiking Trail — Region 5: Temperance River Wayside to Pincushion Mountain
~5 days · 48.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 5: Temperance River Wayside to Pincushion Mountain is known for
Region 5 of Superior Hiking Trail is an official 85.6 km point-to-point section from Temperance River Wayside Trailhead to Pincushion Mountain Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,369 ft to 5,587 ft over 48.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 21.3 mi · 44%
- Downhill 21.0 mi · 44%
- Flat 5.8 mi · 12%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 5: Temperance River Wayside to Pincushion Mountain?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 5: Temperance River Wayside to Pincushion Mountain scores 25/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 5: Temperance River Wayside to Pincushion Mountain take?
Most backpackers hike the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 5: Temperance River Wayside to Pincushion Mountain in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 48.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 5: Temperance River Wayside to Pincushion Mountain?
The Superior Hiking Trail — Region 5: Temperance River Wayside to Pincushion Mountain climbs roughly 8,481 ft total — about 176 ft per mile, topping out near 1,729 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.