Alert: Increased Potential for Wolf/Human Interactions on Isle Royale

National Park

Isle Royale

View from above the trees looking down at Duncan Bay Narrows, trees, Lake Superior, and Canada.
Isle Royale, located in the northwestern corner of Lake Superior, offers views of the Canadian shoreline. NPS / Paul Brown

Overview

Explore a rugged, isolated island far from our connected communities. Isle Royale offers adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and divers. Cross Lake Superior and make a commitment: Become a part of this island, and let it become a part of you. Find peace and refuge in island wilderness – because Isle Royale, in turn, finds refuge in us. Help Isle Royale stay wild.

State: MI9064820984

Hours

  • Sunday: All Day
  • Monday: All Day
  • Tuesday: All Day
  • Wednesday: All Day
  • Thursday: All Day
  • Friday: All Day
  • Saturday: All Day

Fees & Passes

  • Entrance - Per Person:  7.00

    $7 per person per day to enter or remain in Isle Royale National Park. Children 15 and younger are exempt. Visiting Park Headquarters in Houghton, MI does not require a fee.

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Things To Do

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    The forested islands of Isle Royale National Park surrounded by Lake Superior.

    Greenstone Section 1: Hike from Lookout Louise to Mount Franklin

    Free

    Description

    This secluded section of the Greenstone Ridge Trail reaches to the northeastern tip of Isle Royale. Mileage: About 5 miles

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    Time:1 Day
    View from a ridge overlooking an interior lake, a forest, Lake Superior, and Canada's shoreline.

    Minong Section 1: Hike from McCargoe Cove to Todd Harbor

    Free

    Description

    Try out Isle Royale's most challenging trail by trekking this more traveled section of this primitive trail. Mileage: About 6.7 miles

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    Time:1 Day
    The trail crosses an exposed rocky ridge surrounded by forest.

    Minong Section 2: Hike from Todd Harbor to Little Todd

    Free

    Description

    Enjoy scenic views of interior lakes, Lake Superior, and Canada on this strenuous, primitive trail. Mileage: About 6.8 miles

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    Time:1 Day
    A person with a backpack and a stick stands on an exposed ridge overlooking a forest and a lake.

    Minong Section 3: Hike from Little Todd to North Desor

    Free

    Description

    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

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    Time:1 Day
    A person with a backpack hikes along a beaver dam near a beaver pond surrounded by forest.

    Minong Section 4: Hike from North Desor to Windigo

    Free

    Description

    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

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    Time:1 Day
    Two people sit on a rocky outcropping over looking a forest and lakes on an island in Lake Superior.

    Hike the Mount Franklin Trail

    Free

    Description

    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

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    Time:1-4 Hours

More Images

View from above the trees looking down at Duncan Bay Narrows, trees, Lake Superior, and Canada.
View from above the trees looking down at Duncan Bay Narrows, trees, Lake Superior, and Canada.
Ice floes float in a harbor
Ice floes float in a harbor
Aerial View of Belle Harbor
Aerial View of Belle Harbor
Young bull moose browsing for food
Young bull moose browsing for food
Aerial view of Rock of Ages Lighthouse
Aerial view of Rock of Ages Lighthouse
Diverse colored Aurora Borealis in the night sky
Diverse colored Aurora Borealis in the night sky