Moose Rut Hike–September 10 thru 15, 2023

Description

Rating: Beginner

• September 10 – hotel in Copper Harbor; pre-departure gear and safety review
• September 11 – Isle Royal Queen IV to Rock Harbor; permitting, required dockside safety orientation by N.P.S. staff; overnight in Rock Harbor with hike to Scoville Point (4.7 miles)
• September 12 – hike the Rock Harbor Trail to 3-Mile Campground (3 miles) with a visit to Susy’s Cave
• September 13 – hike to Daisy Farm (4 miles); Peterson Wolf presentation if available
• September 14 – hike to 3-Mile Campground on the Rock Harbor Trail or via Mt. Franklin Trail as conditions permit (4 miles directly to 3-Mile or 6.5 miles with Mt. Franklin viewing)
• September 15 – hike to Rock Harbor for lunch and shopping (3 miles); return to Copper Harbor on the Queen IV; add optional Scoville Point Trail (4.7 miles)