Trails: There are 165 miles of trails crisscrossing the island and no roads, so hiking is the only means of transportation on the island. The ferry stops at the north and south ends of the island making it possible to hike the island one-way from end to end. Access fee: Park entry fee and ferry or plane fee Nearest town: Grand Portage, MN Trail map: Available at the park Web site:Isle Royale National Park Related links:Mike Tremblay's Guide to Isle Royale has detailed descriptions of trails. Points of interest: Wilderness area without roads. Other activities: Canoeing, boat cruises Lodging:Rock Harbor Lodge has rooms and cabins Camping: 36 campgrounds are located at various points around the island. Weather forecast:Duluth Tourism info:Isle Royale Getting to the trail: The island is on the north side of Lake Superior is accessed by float plane or by ferry from Grand Portage, MN or Copper Harbor, MI. Map of local region:Grand Portage | Copper Harbor
Trail Name: Isle Royale National Park I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: July, 2004 Trails that I hiked: rock harbor, mt franklin, lane cove, greenstone ridge, chippewa harbor, mccargo cove, minong Favorite trails: greenstone ridge Best time to go: july/august Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: solitude, serenity, sights What I disliked: everything about the park is just beyond words....so i'll excuse the mosquitos! Additional comments: the quality of people you meet in this park is amazing....i've never met any offensive people in the back country. unbelievable in this day and age! Submitted by: cortney sweet from: princeton, ky Date submitted: Jan 21, 2005
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Trail Name: Isle Royale National Park I have hiked there: Once I last hiked there in: July, 103 Trails that I hiked: Greestone Ridge, Minong Ridge, majority of the trails on the east side of the island. Favorite trails: Minong Ridge Best time to go: Mid-Summer Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Great views, wonderful seclusion, good relaxation. What I disliked: n/a Additional comments: Isle Royale is an awesome place to visit! Submitted by: Joe J. from: Dearborn, Michigan Date submitted: June 25, 2004
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Area name: Isle Royale National Park Times hiked: Once Date last hiked: May, 2002 Trails hiked: windigo-feldman lake-siskiwit Bay-south desor-Malone Bay Favourite trails: Feldman Ridge
Rainbow Cove Best time to go: Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: isolation
Great Views
Tons of Moose
wildflowers
sunsets
interesting Rocks
Loons
Best backpack trails in the midwest,
I'd visit again in a heartbeat!
What I disliked: Comments: Submitted by: ep from: minneapolis,mn Date submitted: June 12, 2002
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