Minong Ridge Trail in Isle Royale National Park

Minong Ridge Trail

This 28.5-mile-long trail was constructed to allow firefighters access to the northern part of the island.

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Minong Ridge Trail Details

This 28.5-mile-long trail was constructed to allow firefighters access to the northern part of the island. Connecting McCargoe Cove to Windigo, it's rugged, undeveloped and loosely maintained, providing a nice backcountry feel. Constant ascents and descents along with long sections of stone footing make this a challenging hike. However, rewards like few crowds, abundant wildllife and spectacular views of Canada make it all worth the trouble.

Difficulty

High

Distance

28.5 miles

Estimated time

2-3 days

Region

N/A

Nearby Parks Around Minong Ridge Trail

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21.2 mi away

Isle Royale

National Park · MI

199.6 mi away

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450.3 mi away

Indiana Dunes

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589.5 mi away

Cuyahoga

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652.2 mi away

Gateway Arch

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686.2 mi away

Theodore Roosevelt

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Minong Ridge Trail

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4.6 mi away

Wright Island Dock

The Wright Island Dock is located off the southern shore of Isle Royale.

5.0 mi away

Malone Bay

The charm of this remote location is the challenge it is to get there, but once you do the view of the lake and the fishing make it all worth the journey.

6.7 mi away

Greenstone Ridge Trail

This 40-mile long trail is the mother of all hikes on Isle Royale.

7.9 mi away

Kamloops

The Kamloops is considered to be a "ghost ship."

8.1 mi away

Isle Royale Lighthouse

Located on nearby Menagerie island.

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