Hikes and walks (6)
| Hike | What it is | Time, season, pets |
|---|---|---|
| Explore Raspberry Island | Take a leisurely walk along a boardwalk through the spruce bog on Raspberry Island accessible by private boat, vessel rental, or a tour on the MV SANDY from Rock Harbor on Isle Royale’s east end. | 2 to 6 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Walk the Windigo Nature Trail | Walk the Windigo Nature Trail and immerse yourself in the deciduous forest on the western end of Isle Royale. | 1 to 2 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Stoll Memorial Trail (Scoville Point) | The Albert Stoll Jr. Memorial Trail is a relatively easy hiking trail that captures the majesty of Lake Superior and engages with the wilderness character of Isle Royale National Park. | 1 to 6 Hours · Summer · No pets |
| Hike to Minong Ridge Overlook | Hike to the Minong Ridge Overlook and enjoy views of Isle Royale's west end, Lake Superior, and the Canadian shoreline to the north. | 2 to 6 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Hike to Grace Creek Overlook | Grace Creek Overlook offers scenic views of Grace Creek, Grace Harbor, and Lake Superior. | 2 to 4 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Hike to Suzy's Cave | Discover Suzy’s Cave, a wave-washed cliff and an inland sea arch, found on Isle Royale’s eastern end. | 2 to 6 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
Other things to do (35)
| Activity | What it is | Time, season, pets |
|---|---|---|
| Become an Isle Royale Junior Ranger | Become an Isle Royale Junior Ranger and learn about the isolated island, the unique plants and animals found in the park, the island’s cultural history, and Leave No Trace principles. | 2 to 6 Hours · All year · No pets |
| Attend a Rock Harbor Ranger Program | Attend a Rock Harbor ranger program at Isle Royale National Park. Learn about the isolated island, it's cultural history, and the critters who call the island home. Topics include moose, wolves, geology, shipwrecks, island biogeography, wilderness, and more. Ranger programs also include guided hikes and tours. | 20 to 60 Minutes · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Greenstone Section 1: Hike from Lookout Louise to Mount Franklin | This secluded section of the Greenstone Ridge Trail reaches to the northeastern tip of Isle Royale. Mileage: About 5 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Minong Section 1: Hike from McCargoe Cove to Todd Harbor | Try out Isle Royale's most challenging trail by trekking this more traveled section of this primitive trail. Mileage: About 6.7 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Minong Section 2: Hike from Todd Harbor to Little Todd | Enjoy scenic views of interior lakes, Lake Superior, and Canada on this strenuous, primitive trail. Mileage: About 6.8 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Minong Section 3: Hike from Little Todd to North Desor | Trek the most challenging section of the primitive Minong Ridge Trail with strenuous hill climbs, unsure footing, and picturesque ridgetop views. Mileage: About 5.7 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Minong Section 4: Hike from North Desor to Windigo | Discover remnants of a wildfire, carefully trek over beaver dams, and roll with the ridges of the longest section of the primitive Minong Ridge Trail. Mileage: About 13 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Hike the Mount Franklin Trail | Looking for a hike with a scenic view? The Mount Franklin Trail connects Three Mile Campground to Mount Franklin, an overlook with picturesque northern views. Mileage: About 2.5 miles | 1 to 4 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Hike the Mount Ojibway Trail | Hike from Mount Ojibway to Daisy Farm on the Mount Ojibway Trail. Explore an old fire tower on the Greenstone Ridge, hike through wetlands, and finish near Daisy Farm Campground along Rock Harbor Channel. Mileage: About 1.7 miles | 1 to 3 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Hike the Daisy Farm Trail | Explore a bog, trek along a lengthy boardwalk through wetlands, and view wildlife along the Daisy Farm Trail that connects the Greenstone Ridge to Daisy Farm Campground. Mileage: About 1.7 miles | 1 to 3 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Harbor to Hills Section 5: Hike from Lake Richie to West Chickenbone | Hike from one interior lake to the next on the Indian Portage Trail. Mileage: About 3.6 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Harbor to Hills Section 4: Hike from Moskey Basin to Lake Richie | Hike by streams, through wetlands, and atop rocky outcroppings on the Lake Richie Trail. Mileage: About 1.9 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Harbor to Hills Section 3: Hike from Daisy Farm to Moskey Basin | This section of the Rock Harbor Trail strays away from Rock Harbor Channel and meanders through forests speckled with rocky outcroppings. Mileage: About 3.9 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Harbor to Hills Section 2: Hike from Three Mile to Daisy Farm | Hike along the Rock Harbor Trail from Three Mile to Daisy Farm and enjoy views of Rock Harbor Channel, Rock Harbor Lighthouse, and Edisen Fishery. Mileage: About 4.2 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Harbor to Hills Section 1: Hike from Rock Harbor to Three Mile | The Rock Harbor Trail hugs the Rock Harbor Channel offering scenic views of the outer islands. Mileage: About 3.6 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Greenstone Section 7: Hike from South Desor to Island Mine | Unknowingly trek over the highest peak on the island, Mount Desor, on this section through hardwood forest. Mileage: About 5.2 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Greenstone Section 6: Hike from Ishpeming Tower to South Desor | This rolling trail through hardwood forest offers an opportunity for self reflection. Mileage: About 3.5 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Greenstone Section 5: Hike from Hatchet Lake to Ishpeming Tower | Discover scenic views, an old fire tower, and the hardwood forest on Isle Royale's west end. Mileage: About 3.8 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Greenstone Section 4: Hike from Chickenbone Lake to Hatchet Lake | Begin this trek with scenic views near Chickenbone Lake then travel through a variety of forest types to Hatchet Lake. Mileage: About 7.2 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Greenstone Section 3: Hike from Mount Ojibway to Chickenbone Lake | Take in the stunning vistas from the eastern Greenstone Ridge, including views from Ojibway Tower. Mileage: About 5.7 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Greenstone Section 2: Hike from Mount Franklin to Mount Ojibway | Travel from one scenic viewpoint to another starting at Mount Franklin, a picturesque overlook along the Greenstone Ridge. Mileage: About 2.8 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Hike the Huginnin Loop | Day hike or backpack the Huginnin Loop on the west end of Isle Royale. Discover over 8 miles of trail that includes remnants from past humans, the rocky northern shore, and the western wilderness of the island. | 4 to 8 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Feldtmann Loop Section 4 / Greenstone Ridge: Hike from Island Mine to Windigo | Walk along an old mining road on the western end of the Greenstone Ridge then descend to Windigo. Mileage: About 6.5 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Feldtmann Loop Section 3: Hike from Siskiwit Bay to Island Mine | Comb Carnelian Beach and relish in the remnants of the historic Island Mine on this section of the Feldtmann Loop. Mileage: About 4.3 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Feldtmann Loop Section 1: Hike from Windigo to Feldtmann Lake | Hike on the Feldtmann Lake Trail and experience remnants of an old Lake Superior shoreline. Mileage: About 8.5 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Hike the Tobin Harbor Trail | The Tobin Harbor Trail connects the Mount Franklin Trail to Rock Harbor. This easygoing route is preferred amongst backpackers compared to the Rock Harbor Trail. Mileage: About 3 miles | 2 to 4 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Portage from Lake Richie to Chippewa Harbor | The portage between Lake Richie and Chippewa Harbor is 1.2 miles and connects to the island's exterior. | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Portage from Lake LeSage to Lake Richie | Portage 0.6 miles from Lake LeSage to Lake Richie over a rolling trail. | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Portage from McCargoe Cove to Chickenbone Lake | Enter the island's interior by portaging from McCargoe Cove to Chickenbone Lake. | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Portage from Lake Livermore to Lake LeSage | Portage from Lake Livermore to Lake LeSage and travel over the Greenstone Ridge along the Indian Portage Trail. | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Portage from Chickenbone Lake to Lake Livermore | The portage between Chickenbone Lake and Lake Livermore is a short and steep 0.2 miles. | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Feldtmann Loop Section 2: Hike from Feldtmann Lake to Siskiwit Bay | Climb the steep path to the Feldtmann Ridge and enjoy scenic views of Feldtmann Lake and the western wilderness of Isle Royale. Mileage: About 10.3 miles | 1 Day · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Paddle Washington Creek | Paddle Washington Creek, located on the west end of Isle Royale National Park. Washington Creek is an excellent spot for wildlife viewing. | 1 to 3 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Attend a Windigo Ranger Program | Attend a Windigo ranger program at Isle Royale National Park. Learn about the isolated island, it's cultural history, and the critters who call the island home. Topics include moose, wolves, geology, shipwrecks, island biogeography, wilderness, and more. | 20 to 60 Minutes · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
| Paddle Tobin Harbor | Embark on a serene paddle in Tobin Harbor, on the east end of Isle Royale National Park. Wildlife sightings, especially aquatic birds, are abound in this scenic harbor. | 3 to 6 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets |
Before you set out
Trail conditions change with snow, fire and storms. Check the park’s current alerts, carry the ten essentials and read know before you go.
Sources
- National Park Service: things to do in Isle Royale National Park (Data API, public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.