Description
This excursion features day hikes with no backpacking. Base camp will be set up at different campgrounds to facilitate exploration of areas surrounding Rock Harbor, Chippewa Harbor, and Windigo at Washington Creek.
All excursions include a hotel room the night prior to departure, all ferry passages, all gear as needed (excluding food, personal clothing, and footwear), pre-trip planning assistance, pre-departure safety briefing, gear check and weigh-in, and an experienced guide to lead the party.
All in the group will assist with carrying gear from dock to campsite (under 1/2 mile) and set up. The group will also engage in backcountry cooking with backpacking stove and food kits.
Ferry hops provide for viewing the south and north shores and outlying islands by boat, affording views inaccessible by foot.
Itinerary:
- Aug 23 hotel in Copper Harbor; pre-departure gear and safety review, independent exploring of Copper Harbor area
- Aug 24 take the Isle Royal Queen IV to Rock Harbor; permitting, campsite set-up and hike to Scoville Point (5 miles)
- Aug 25 hop to Chippewa Harbor via the Voyageur II for two days with hikes to the ridge, Johnson schoolhouse, and Lake Mason
- Aug 27 hop to Windigo via the Voyageur II for two days with options for hikes to Grace Creek Overlook, Huginnin Cove, up the Minong Ridge Trail to overlook, etc.
- Aug 29 hop via the Voyageur II to Rock Harbor with hike along Tobin Harbor Trail to Susy’s Cave and back along Rock Harbor Trail
- Aug 30 return to Copper Harbor via the Isle Royale Queen IV
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