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Stage 44 will take you north into Canada. Starting at St. Louis, you’ll continue the journey along the Mississippi River passing through the states of Illinois, Missouri, Iowa and Wisconsin on the way to the twin cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, which lies across the river in Minnesota. The second half of the stage will leave the Mississippi River and head north to Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes, where you will follow its north shore east into the Canadian state of Ontario and finishing in the city of Sault Ste. Marie on the southeastern tip of the lake<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 23 Total Distance: 1219 Total Time(125kts): 9 hours 45 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KCPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 38.76 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KCPS(KCPS) to I-255(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.34NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast to meet Interstate Highway 255 also heading northeast<\/p>\n

I-255(POI1) to Cahokia Mounds(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.48NM Bearing: 37\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway northeast to the cloverleaf junction next to the horse racing track at Fairmont Park. On the way, to your left is the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site – once an ancient Native American city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/p>\n

Cahokia Mounds(POI2) to St. Louis(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.49NM Bearing: 250\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn left at the junction and head west towards downtown St. Louis, the most notable structure being the Gateway Arch, which was opened in 1967 as a monument to the western expansion of the United States<\/p>\n

St. Louis(POI3) to Forest Park(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.19NM Bearing: 282\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west over the city to Forest Park, the large public park a few miles west of the city which in 1904 hosted the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (World&apos;s Fair) and Summer Olympics, and is now the site of one of the world&apos;s leading zoos<\/p>\n

Forest Park(POI4) to I-64(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.47NM Bearing: 272\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west, following the highway that runs along the south side of the park<\/p>\n

I-64(POI5) to KSUS(KSUS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.79NM Bearing: 283\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to Spirit of St Louis Airport, just south of where the highway crosses the river. The airport was named in honor of the aircraft which made the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight, flown by Charles Lindbergh<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KSUS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.56 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KSUS(KSUS) to Mississippi River(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.85NM Bearing: 360\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north over the Missouri River and on to the Mississippi River also heading north<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI6) to Mozier Island(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.41NM Bearing: 351\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river north until it starts to turn northwest at Mozier Island, a large forested island in the middle of the river<\/p>\n

Mozier Island(POI7) to LL77(LL77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.3NM Bearing: 37\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast to the small grass airfield a few miles east of the river, in a hollow just north of the road<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from LL77<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 43.66 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

LL77(LL77) to Mississippi River(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.54NM Bearing: 303\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest back to the river<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI8) to Hannibal(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.94NM Bearing: 319\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river northwest to the large town of Hannibal, on the western bank of the river in Missouri<\/p>\n

Hannibal(POI9) to KHAE(KHAE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.18NM Bearing: 279\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The regional airport lies just west of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KHAE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 45.45 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KHAE(KHAE) to Quincy(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.56NM Bearing: 6\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north to follow the Mississippi River north past the city of Quincy<\/p>\n

Quincy(POI10) to Canton(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.7NM Bearing: 343\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river northwest past the towns of La Grange and Canton on the Missouri (western) side<\/p>\n

Canton(POI11) to Mud Island(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.87NM Bearing: 18\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river north until it narrows and turns east at Mud Island<\/p>\n

Mud Island(POI12) to KEOK(KEOK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.32NM Bearing: 360\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north into Iowa, passing to the west of the town of Keokuk, to the airport a few miles northwest from the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KEOK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 67.9 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KEOK(KEOK) to Nauvoo(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.06NM Bearing: 8\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north back to the river<\/p>\n

Nauvoo(POI13) to Mississippi River(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.94NM Bearing: 63\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river northeast<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI14) to Burlington(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.96NM Bearing: 6\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the river as it turns north to the large regional town of Burlington<\/p>\n

Burlington(POI15) to Oquawka(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.49NM Bearing: 40\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river back to the northeast<\/p>\n

Oquawka(POI16) to Mississippi River(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.45NM Bearing: 1\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will head north over the Mississippi River Islands Wildlife Management Area<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI17) to Port Louisa(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.72NM Bearing: 321\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river as it heads northwest past the junction with the Iowa River<\/p>\n

Port Louisa(POI18) to KMUT(KMUT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.28NM Bearing: 349\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the river turns north towards the city of Muscatine, head to the municipal airport a few miles southwest from the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KMUT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 53.87 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KMUT(KMUT) to Muscatine(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.43NM Bearing: 59\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast back to the river at the town of Muscatine<\/p>\n

Muscatine(POI19) to Davenport(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.4NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river to the city of Davenport, which make up part of the Quad Cities region along with Bettendorf in Iowa and Rock Island and Moline on the south side of the river in Illinois<\/p>\n

Davenport(POI20) to La Claire(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.49NM Bearing: 60\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast along the river<\/p>\n

La Claire(POI21) to Princeton Wildlife Management Area(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.31NM Bearing: 9\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will once again head north past another forested group of islands and wildlife management area<\/p>\n

Princeton Wildlife Management Area(POI22) to KCWI(KCWI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.24NM Bearing: 355\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the river turns back to the northeast, head north to Clinton Municipal Airport a couple of miles northwest from a large chemical plant<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KCWI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 53.44 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KCWI(KCWI) to Mississippi River(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.12NM Bearing: 2\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the farmland grid north until you once again reach the Mississippi River, where on the north side you will see the former weapons depot of Savanna Army Depot<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI23) to Dubuque(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.85NM Bearing: 324\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river northwest to the city of Dubuque, which lies on the western bank of the river in Iowa. On the eastern side of the river is the border between Illinois and Wisconsin, giving the local region the name of Tri-State Area<\/p>\n

Dubuque(POI24) to Meadows Golf Club(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.36NM Bearing: 277\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west over the downtown area to Meadows Golf Club which lies past the outer suburbs<\/p>\n

Meadows Golf Club(POI25) to IA54(IA54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.11NM Bearing: 263\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A couple of miles further west is the small airfield on a bluff overlooking the Little Maquoketa River<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from IA54<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 37.92 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

IA54(IA54) to Mississippi River(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.11NM Bearing: 359\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north over the picturesque farmland to meet the river<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI26) to Guttenberg(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.16NM Bearing: 302\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river northwest<\/p>\n

Guttenberg(POI27) to Wisconsin River(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.52NM Bearing: 350\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn north before narrowing through a shallow valley<\/p>\n

Wisconsin River(POI28) to KPDC(KPDC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.13NM Bearing: 42\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you near the large regional town of Prairie du Chien, head to the airport on the town&apos;s south side<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KPDC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55.36 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KPDC(KPDC) to Prairie du Chien(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.42NM Bearing: 346\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly north over the town to where the river splits around a delta<\/p>\n

Prairie du Chien(POI29) to Mississippi River(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.28NM Bearing: 25\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn to the northeast<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI30) to Mississippi River(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.91NM Bearing: 319\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river back to the northwest and another large river delta<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI31) to KLSE(KLSE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 27.75NM Bearing: 359\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north along the river to the city of La Crosse. The airport is north of the city on French Island<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KLSE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 57.28 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KLSE(KLSE) to Winona(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.52NM Bearing: 306\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river northwest past the town of Winona<\/p>\n

Winona(POI32) to Wabasha(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.61NM Bearing: 326\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest to the town of Wabasha, where a bridge and long causeway connects Wabasha with Nelson on the north side of the river<\/p>\n

Wabasha(POI33) to Chippewa River(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.67NM Bearing: 356\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north along the Chippewa River, which joins the Mississippi River just after the bridge<\/p>\n

Chippewa River(POI34) to 25WN(25WN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.48NM Bearing: 274\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing some hills on the left bank, a small highway will lead you a few miles west to the airfield which lies in the middle of a group of hills<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 25WN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.39 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

25WN(25WN) to Old Frontenac(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.27NM Bearing: 274\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west back to the Mississippi River<\/p>\n

Old Frontenac(POI35) to Red Wing(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.87NM Bearing: 287\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river west to where it once again narrows near the town of Red Wing<\/p>\n

Red Wing(POI36) to Saint Croix River(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.46NM Bearing: 311\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river northwest to where it meets the Saint Croix River<\/p>\n

Saint Croix River(POI37) to Mississippi River(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.92NM Bearing: 288\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west along the river to where it turns north<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI38) to KSTP(KSTP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.87NM Bearing: 346\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river north to St Paul Downtown Airport, which lies inside a U-turn in the river<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KSTP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 49.57 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KSTP(KSTP) to St. Paul(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.74NM Bearing: 302\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast over the river to the state capital, St. Paul<\/p>\n

St. Paul(POI39) to Minneapolis(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.46NM Bearing: 284\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west to Minneapolis, the state&apos;s largest city and together with St. Paul are known as the &apos;Twin Cities&apos;<\/p>\n

Minneapolis(POI40) to Coon Rapids Dam(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.61NM Bearing: 352\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the city, turn north and follow the Mississippi River north<\/p>\n

Coon Rapids Dam(POI41) to Elk River(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.44NM Bearing: 310\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river as it heads northwest, then north to a small U-turn at the town of Elk River<\/p>\n

Elk River(POI42) to Zimmerman(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.44NM Bearing: 354\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north from the U-turn and follow US highway 169 north away from the river<\/p>\n

Zimmerman(POI43) to KPNM(KPNM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.88NM Bearing: 351\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the town of Zimmerman, continue north to the next major town of Princeton. The airport is on the western side of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KPNM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 41.96 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KPNM(KPNM) to Milaca(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.39NM Bearing: 353\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, keep following the highway north to the next town, Milaca<\/p>\n

Milaca(POI44) to Mille Lacs Lake(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.1NM Bearing: 359\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north with the highway to Mille Lacs Lake<\/p>\n

Mille Lacs Lake(POI45) to MY72(MY72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.47NM Bearing: 72\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east along the southern shore of the lake. As the shoreline turns north at the town of Isle, you will find a small airfield next to the road leading north from the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MY72<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 31.04 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MY72(MY72) to Malmo(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.39NM Bearing: 344\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly north along the eastern shore of the lake<\/p>\n

Malmo(POI46) to Rice Lake(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.82NM Bearing: 38\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the north end of the lake, head northeast over a group of smaller lakes to Rice Lake<\/p>\n

Rice Lake(POI47) to KHZX(KHZX)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.83NM Bearing: 22\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast to the town of McGregor, and the airport just north of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KHZX<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 53.8 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KHZX(KHZX) to Cromwell(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.87NM Bearing: 78\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow state highway 210 running east from the town<\/p>\n

Cromwell(POI48) to Carlton(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.94NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway east to its junction with Interstate Highway 35 near a large shopping center<\/p>\n

Carlton(POI49) to St. Louis River(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.98NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east over the town of Carlton to meet up with the St. Louis River, which is also winding its way east<\/p>\n

St. Louis River(POI50) to KDYT(KDYT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.01NM Bearing: 59\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the river turns away to the north, head northeast over Bong Airport to the smaller Sky Harbor Airport, which sits on the long narrow spit of Minnesota Point that separates Lake Superior from Duluth Harbor<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KDYT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 46.94 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KDYT(KDYT) to Duluth(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.09NM Bearing: 324\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest along the spit to the city of Duluth, Minnesota&apos;s second largest metropolitan area and the largest port on the Great Lakes<\/p>\n

Duluth(POI51) to Two Harbors(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.2NM Bearing: 53\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the shore of Lake Superior northeast to the town of Two Harbors, which is home to large iron ore docks<\/p>\n

Two Harbors(POI52) to Split Rock Lighthouse(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.98NM Bearing: 49\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the shore to the picturesque Split Rock Lighthouse, which sits on a cliff overlooking the lake<\/p>\n

Split Rock Lighthouse(POI53) to KBFW(KBFW)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.67NM Bearing: 334\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you see the lighthouse, head northwest to the small airport a few miles inland<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KBFW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 58.72 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KBFW(KBFW) to Silver Bay(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.66NM Bearing: 70\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly east back to the lake<\/p>\n

Silver Bay(POI54) to Taconite Harbor(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.05NM Bearing: 46\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the shore northeast to the small harbor and power station at Taconite Harbor<\/p>\n

Taconite Harbor(POI55) to Grand Marais(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.3NM Bearing: 62\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the shore northeast to the large town of Grand Marais<\/p>\n

Grand Marais(POI56) to KCKC(KCKC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.71NM Bearing: 350\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grand Marais Airport is a few miles north of the town, on the other side of the long lake – Devil Track Lake<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KCKC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 59.88 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KCKC(KCKC) to Lake Superior(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.22NM Bearing: 88\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east back to Lake Superior, which is the largest of the Great Lakes and the world&apos;s largest freshwater lake by surface area<\/p>\n

Lake Superior(POI57) to Grand Portage(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.06NM Bearing: 63\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast along the shore to the town of Grand Portage, which sits next to a small circular bay<\/p>\n

Grand Portage(POI58) to Highway 61(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.33NM Bearing: 45\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Grand Portage, follow the highway northeast, which runs a few miles inland from the lake, and leads into Canada<\/p>\n

Highway 61(POI59) to Loch Lomond(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.94NM Bearing: 36\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the highway turns away to the north, continue northeast to Loch Lamond, named after the original lake in Scotland<\/p>\n

Loch Lomond(POI60) to CYQT(CYQT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.33NM Bearing: 7\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the center of the lake, head north to Thunder Bay International Airport, the fourth busiest in the state of Ontario<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CYQT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 41.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CYQT(CYQT) to Fort William(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.49NM Bearing: 84\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly east over the Fort William downtown area, which in 1970 merged with Port Arthur to the north to form the city of Thunder Bay<\/p>\n

Fort William(POI61) to Le Pate Mesa(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.39NM Bearing: 171\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you reach the bay, head south towards the Le P\u00e2t\u00e9 Mesa on the western end of Pie Island, most of which is now part of the Fort William First Nation<\/p>\n

Le Pate Mesa(POI62) to Pie Island(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.24NM Bearing: 83\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the eastern end of the island<\/p>\n

Pie Island(POI63) to Sibley Peninsula(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.15NM Bearing: 53\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast across the bay to the southwestern tip of the Sibley Peninsula<\/p>\n

Sibley Peninsula(POI64) to Sleeping Giant Provincial Park(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.32NM Bearing: 26\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the western edge of the peninsula northeast, passing the long mesa which forms part of the feature known as the Sleeping Giant<\/p>\n

Sleeping Giant Provincial Park(POI65) to CED8(CED8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.65NM Bearing: 7\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you see Caribou Island in the middle of the bay ahead, fly north over the eastern tip of the island to the small airfield which sits between the north shore of the bay and the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CED8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 74.05 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CED8(CED8) to Black Bay(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.76NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east across the northern end of the Sibley Peninsula, then across Black Bay to the Black Bay Peninsula<\/p>\n

Black Bay(POI66) to St Ignace Island(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.23NM Bearing: 60\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast along the peninsula, then across to St Ignace Island, the second largest island on Lake Superior<\/p>\n

St Ignace Island(POI67) to Copper Island(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.85NM Bearing: 100\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the eastern end of the island, then follow the smaller chain of islands east<\/p>\n

Copper Island(POI68) to Terrace Bay(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.91NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the easternmost island, continue east to the mainland and the town of Terrace Bay<\/p>\n

Terrace Bay(POI69) to CYTJ(CYTJ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.3NM Bearing: 13\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to Terrace Bay airport, a couple of miles north from the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CYTJ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 30.66 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CYTJ(CYTJ) to Trans Canada Highway(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.62NM Bearing: 110\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east across the hills and bays until you reach the Trans Canada Highway also heading east<\/p>\n

Trans Canada Highway(POI70) to Trans Canada Highway(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.83NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it loosely follows the coastline east<\/p>\n

Trans Canada Highway(POI71) to CYSP(CYSP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.21NM Bearing: 126\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will turn to the southeast and lead you directly to Marathon airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CYSP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 94.99 Approximate time at 125kts: 46 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CYSP(CYSP) to Pic River(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.7NM Bearing: 176\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south to the mouth of the Pic River<\/p>\n

Pic River(POI72) to Pukaskwa National Park(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 32.47NM Bearing: 166\u00b0 16 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the shoreline of the Pukaskwa National Park, south<\/p>\n

Pukaskwa National Park(POI73) to Pukaskwa River(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.45NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing Otter Island, follow the coast as it curves around to the southeast<\/p>\n

Pukaskwa River(POI74) to CYXZ(CYXZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 36.37NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 17 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The shore will turn to the east and lead you to the town of Wawa. The airport is south of the town, next to the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CYXZ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 91.79 Approximate time at 125kts: 44 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CYXZ(CYXZ) to Montreal Island(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 39.45NM Bearing: 184\u00b0 19 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south over the forests of Lake Superior Provincial Park, then over the eastern end of the lake to Montreal Island<\/p>\n

Montreal Island(POI75) to Pancake Bay(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.89NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south over the bay, then over land to Pancake Bay Provincial Park<\/p>\n

Pancake Bay(POI76) to Rudderhead Point(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.03NM Bearing: 152\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast along the peninsula, then across the mouth of Batchawana Bay to Rudderhead Point<\/p>\n

Rudderhead Point(POI77) to Goulais Point(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.57NM Bearing: 188\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south to Goulais Point on the southern tip of the peninsula<\/p>\n

Goulais Point(POI78) to Prince Township Wind Farm(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.46NM Bearing: 195\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south across the mouth of Goulais Bay to Prince Township Wind Farm<\/p>\n

Prince Township Wind Farm(POI79) to CYAM(CYAM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.39NM Bearing: 155\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the shore southeast to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, the destination for this stage<\/p>\n

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