In the Moose River Plains Wild Forest, Cathedral Pines is a short .1 mile loop hike that loops through a stand of magnificent of old growth pines.
Hiking among the Cathedral Pines
Along the loop stands a plaque in honor of Malcolm L. Blue, a local who was killed in action during WWII. The plaque reads: "This tree created by God and old when our Country was born. Fine and clean and straight - grained like the boy himself, is dedicated in memory of 2nd Lt. Malcolm L. Blue, Navigator of the Liberator Bomber with the Eight Air Force. Killed in action over France, June 2, 1944. Few men have earned so fine a memorial."
The pine trees are so large that it take up to three adults to wrap completely around them. Great hike for families with small children. There is an unmarked trail that leads to the shores of Seventh Lake, which is not included in the 0.1 mile distance.
In the winter
This is a fine snowshoe and great for photography. Be prepared for winter conditions.
How to get there
To get to the trailhead, take Route 28 0.9 miles southwest of the Eight Lake Campground entrance. Look for the trail on the north side of Route 28, where there is a large metal sign.
