Tobin Harbor Trail in Isle Royale National Park

Tobin Harbor Trail

This 3-mile-long trail, located in Rock Harbor, begins at the seaplane dock on Tobin Harbor.

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Tobin Harbor Trail Details

This 3-mile-long trail, located in Rock Harbor, begins at the seaplane dock on Tobin Harbor. The hike features small ascents and descents, pretty harbor views and the quiet of the woodland. You can choose to stop and turn back when the path meets Mt. Franklin Trail or continue onward to extend your journey.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

3 miles

Estimated time

1 hour

Region

N/A

Nearby Parks Around Tobin Harbor Trail

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Tobin Harbor Trail

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0.3 mi away

Suzy's Cave

This hike, located in the Rock Harbor section of the park, is a 3.8-mile loop that travels to Suzy's Cave.

1.3 mi away

Rock Harbor Campground

The Rock Harbor campground is located next to the Rock Harbor Visitor Center at the southeastern end of the island. There is a dock here, which accommodates power boats or sail boats. You will have access to showers, a camp store and the visitor center. The campground has two individual tent sites, nine tent shelters and three group sites (for groups of seven to ten people). Group sites must be reserved in advance. All "small group" sites (individual tent sites or shelters for groups of six or under) are first come first served. Either way you do have to obtain an overnight permit and pay the daily $4 per person park use fee, all of which can be done in advance or in person. Follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash. Pets are not allowed. Maximum consecutive stay from June through Labor Day is one night.

1.4 mi away

Rock Harbor Visitor Center

Located on the northeast end of the park, it is open from May - September from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., with more limited hours in May, June and September.

1.4 mi away

Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale is a 45-mile-long, 133,782-acre island in Lake Superior, accessible only by boat or seaplane, a northern wilderness area minimally impacted by man.

1.5 mi away

Rock Harbor Lodge

Spend your nights in comfort when you visit Isle Royale at the Rock Harbor Lodge, a hotel with amenities to make your stay more enjoyable.