Frontenac state park

Recently I spent a night camping in Frontenac state park. We enjoyed great views overlooking lake Pepin, and went on a fun hike.

Our campsite was in a nice spot, with no immediate neighbors, and easy access to a hiking trail. We set up our tent upon arriving, had a few snacks, and went on the hiking trail.

It didn't take long for us to realize the trail had the potential to be dangerous. Soon, we saw several people helping a man up the trail. As they got closer, we realized his ankle was wrapped. Not a surprising injury on a trail littered with leaves. We were careful as we hiked down from our campsite to the lake, heading down several switchbacks. Of course, when you go down, you have to go back up, so we had a scenic workout heading back up the bluff.

I slept in a 20 degree rated sleeping bag, and felt pretty good as it didnt get too far below 40, though we had some rain and wind.

I would definitely recommend Frontenac state park to anyone who wants to get out of town for the weekend and do some hiking and camping.