We spotted this large rock, worn and thrashed by Lake Superior year-round, on our paddle out to Oak Island. It's size and single living tree intrigued us as we bobbed in the water from a distance, and so we decided to have lunch on it the following day.
After circling it and scouting possible lines up to the top, we tied our boats together in the protective confines behind a rock on the shore of Basswood Island. It was a short swim out, and one by one we followed Andy, who had managed the first ascent, up and over the ledge.
It is marked with a geological survey tag, identifying it as Castle Rock. Made of sandstone, some of the ledges are thin, only inches in places. After lunch and lounging, a few of us decided that the only safe way down was to jump. Greg snapped the pictures and then handed down the goods.
I've enjoyed meals in some fantastic places in my day, and I have to say that this one ranks up there among them all.
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