Isle Royale Backpacking Trip-Rock Harbor to Windigo (2024)

Some places are hard to get to and that can be a good thing. Accessible only by ferry seaplane or personal watercraft Isle Royale located on an island in the middle of Lake Superior north of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offers Alaska-like solitude and a badge of honor for Midwesterners in search of unique hiking experiences. The remoteness of Isle Royale National Park makes it one of America’s least-visited and we think that makes it even more special. Let True North Expeditions take on the daunting work of planning a backpacking trip to Isle Royale for you. 

Join us as we travel to Isle Royale for 6 days of backpacking on this crown jewel of the Midwest that is only accessible by boat or seaplane. During this trip we will spend 6 days backpacking into the heart of Isle Royale's plush forest and rocky outcroppings.

Your ticket price will include transportation from predetermined locations lodging in Grand Portage and round-trip transportation to Isle Royale. Your total gear weight must not exceed 40 lbs. Travel on the boat may be treacherous depending on the weather and lake conditions. You should expect to be on the boat for up to 8 hours on the first day of the trip.

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