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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Group Forum: On Foot Isle Royale |
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07/22/2020 08:50AM
Bear,
Yeah, you will be fine bringing the hammock. I spent two weeks there backpacking, hitting up a lot of the sites and they all were similar to BWCA campsites.
I would stay away from East Chickenbone Campsite though. When I was there, it was pretty open and hardly any shade, thus poor trees.
Out of curiosity, how are you planning on getting out there? You will probably be one of the only people backpacking as all the ferries to the island are not running this year.
"It is more important to live for the possibilities that lie ahead than to die in despair over what has been lost." -Barry Lopez
07/22/2020 01:16PM
Isle royale seaplanes are still operating, so I am going to have them fly me out of Grand Marais. This seemed like a great time to go for me since the boats are all shut down. I am hoping to be one of the only people out there. Thanks for the info.
One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning
07/24/2020 08:20AM
Well, I am jealous. To have the opportunity to basically have Isle Royale to yourself is a once in a lifetime event. Have a great time!
"It is more important to live for the possibilities that lie ahead than to die in despair over what has been lost." -Barry Lopez
09/08/2020 04:25AM
I’m taking my first trip to IR the third week of Sept, flying into Rock Harbor from Hancock. Planning a leisurely 5 day backpack. Flights are very full according to the seaplane operator and Minong Trail is closed so that may mean seeing a few hikers on Greenstone Ridge.
In addition to the Minong closure there is a warning about not using water from Ritchie and Intermediate Lake due to an algae bloom. Be safe and have a great trip.
In addition to the Minong closure there is a warning about not using water from Ritchie and Intermediate Lake due to an algae bloom. Be safe and have a great trip.
09/08/2020 08:20AM
WIMike: "I’m taking my first trip to IR the third week of Sept, flying into Rock Harbor from Hancock. Planning a leisurely 5 day backpack. Flights are very full according to the seaplane operator and Minong Trail is closed so that may mean seeing a few hikers on Greenstone Ridge.
In addition to the Minong closure there is a warning about not using water from Ritchie and Intermediate Lake due to an algae bloom. Be safe and have a great trip. "
I am doing the same leisurely backpack. Flying in to Rock Harbor from Grand Marais on September 17th. I saw the warnings about the algae bloom, but hadn't planned on getting water there anyways. Thanks for the info. You be safe and have a great trip as well.
One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning
10/01/2020 04:45PM
WIMike: "I’m taking my first trip to IR the third week of Sept, flying into Rock Harbor from Hancock. Planning a leisurely 5 day backpack. Flights are very full according to the seaplane operator and Minong Trail is closed so that may mean seeing a few hikers on Greenstone Ridge.
In addition to the Minong closure there is a warning about not using water from Ritchie and Intermediate Lake due to an algae bloom. Be safe and have a great trip. "
How was your trip? Mine was fantastic, great weather, lots of moose, saw some people but didn't have any issues with campsites.
One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning
10/02/2020 01:57PM
BearBurrito:
How was your trip? Mine was fantastic, great weather, lots of moose, saw some people but didn't have any issues with campsites."
Same. Weather was about perfect, saw moose every day except the first (almost got run over by a cow and calf) including a nice bull just 300 yards from the Windigo visitor center. Loved the solitude. I met 10-12 people in the first hour of the first day as they headed to Rock Harbor for pickup but only saw 2 solo hikers on trail during the rest of the trip. Saw just a few folks in camp areas and enjoyed two evenings sharing stories with other campers. Definitely going back for future trips.
10/05/2020 09:03AM
I flew into Rock Harbor on the afternoon of the 17th, camped at Rock Harbor, Daisy Farm, West Chickenbone, Hatchet, South Desor, Island Mine, Windigo and flew out of Windigo 8 am on the 24th. So I don't think we crossed paths. I was a solo hiker with my BWCA bandana on.
One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning
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