A trail weaves through a forest during the fall as the sun peaks through the trees.
1 Day

Feldtmann Loop Section 4 / Greenstone Ridge: Hike from Island Mine to Windigo

Isle Royale National Park

Walk along an old mining road on the western end of the Greenstone Ridge then descend to Windigo. Mileage: About 6.5 miles

About this Trail Mileage: About 6.5 miles Rocks and roots on trail Trailheads Windigo Rock Harbor Hidden Lake via private boat or water taxi from Rock Harbor Lodge. McCargoe Cove via Voyageur II passenger ferry. Reservations are needed in advance. Malone Bay via Voyageur II passenger ferry. Reservations are needed in advance. Hike on the forested Greenstone Ridge Trail from Island Mine junction to Windigo. Windigo is one of two main transportation hubs on the island. This trail section includes a gentle downward path on an old mining road through a sugar maple forest. Found Nearby Island Mine Campground Historic Island Mine Sugar Mountain Windigo Area Washington Harbor Windigo Marina

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Backcountry CampingTrailsIsle RoyaleIsle Royale National ParkGreenstone Ridge TrailwildernessLake Superior parksMidwest NPSMichiganbackpackingFeldtmann Loop

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Duration

1 Day

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Spring, Summer, Fall

Accessibility

The trail is 18 inches wide and covered in rocks and roots.

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No

Reservations

No

Location

Greenstone Ridge Trail at Isle Royale National Park

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