Challenging
Trails
Trails in Isle Royale National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
Challenging
Minong Ridge Trail
Remote, rugged ridge traverse with big Lake Superior views.
Moderate
Mount Ojibway Trail
Steady climb to a historic fire tower and big Lake Superior views
Moderate
Moskey Basin Trail
Cairn-marked shoreline walk to sunrise views and quiet camping.
Easy
Stoll Trail
Easy loop from Rock Harbor with big Lake Superior views.
Challenging
Feldtmann Ridge Trail
Remote ridge walk with big Lake Superior views and a climbable fire tower
Challenging
Lane Cove Trail
Steep drop to a quiet Lake Superior cove with knockout sunsets
Moderate
Rock Harbor Trail
Rugged lakeshore path linking Rock Harbor to quiet backcountry camps
Moderate
Lookout Louise Trail
Short, boat-in climb to one of the island’s grandest panoramas.
Moderate
Hidden Lake Trail
Short, view-packed climb from Hidden Lake dock to Lookout Louise
Moderate
Huginnin Cove Loop
Remote Windigo loop: mossy boulders, Lake Superior, and old mines
Moderate
Mount Franklin Trail
A steady climb to Isle Royale’s big north-facing Lake Superior vista.
Easy
Grace Creek Overlook Trail
Short Windigo hike to a big, blue Lake Superior panorama
Moderate
Grace Creek Trail
Short, rocky walk to a sweeping perch above Grace Creek and Harbor
Moderate
Indian Portage Trail
Historic island traverse linking McCargoe Cove to Chippewa Harbor
Easy
Tobin Harbor Trail
Gentle harbor-side stroll with water views and Suzy’s Cave detour
Moderate
Suzy's Cave Trail
Short lakes and forest loop to a quirky inland sea arch.
Moderate
Chippewa Harbor Trail
Quiet south-shore connector to a historic harbor and ridge views
Moderate
Feldtmann Lake Trail
Gentle, wildlife-rich leg from Windigo to quiet Feldtmann Lake
Easy
Edisen Fishery–Rock Harbor Lighthouse Trail
Short, boat-in stroll linking a historic fishery to a classic lighthouse
Easy
Rainbow Cove Trail
Easy stroll to a quiet, rocky Lake Superior sunset beach
Moderate
Island Mine Trail
Forest connector from Siskiwit Bay to the Greenstone ridge.
Challenging
Malone Bay Trail
Remote ridge to Lake Superior descent with big views and bigger effort
Easy
Minong Mine Trail
Short spur to Isle Royale’s best mine ruins near McCargoe Cove
Easy
Raspberry Island Boardwalk
Compact forest, bog, and shoreline loop on narrow boardwalks
Easy
Raspberry Island Trail
Short loop through forest, bog, and Superior’s rocky shore near Rock Harbor
Easy
Daisy Farm Trail
Short climb from Daisy Farm to Greenstone Ridge views
Easy
Windigo Nature Trail
Short, shady loop with smart signage and harbor views
Moderate
Hatchet Lake Trail
Short, rugged connector to a secluded lakeside backcountry campModerate
Duncan Bay Trail
Short, rugged portage to a quiet bay and remote campground
Easy
Lake Richie Trail
Short, lake-country connector and portage into Isle Royale’s quiet interior
Moderate
