greg,

great answer. I can relate to it 100%

First let me say that I am new to this forum and find it a great place for information and to learn from others experiences.

As I prepare for my second trip to Isle Royale (8/20-8/26) questions and comments with similar themes bounce around in my head. All asked by my wife, family, friends and ...

Name: Dave
Hometown: New Berlin, WI
Arrival Date: August 20, 2011
Departure Date: August 26, 2011
Coming From/Via: Copper Harbor via Queen
Itinerary:
8/20 - Queen to Rock Harbor then hike to Lane Cove
8/21 - Lane Cove to McCargoe Cove
8/22 - McCargoe Cove to Todd Harbor
8/23 - Todd Harbor to ...

jerry, It was pretty exciting to see this. We almost stepped right on it. Wish we could have seen the beast that made it.

On the trail from Siskiwit to Island Mine.

Thanks for the input. Knowing that it is doable, it may become a leg of my next visit to IR's itinerary.

Has anyone made the hike from Malone to Desor South? How tough of a hike is it? Can you make it to Desor South after being dropped off by the VII at it's estimated arrival time at Malone of 10:00 before dark?

I guess these buttonheads missed the LNT orientation. Makes you wonder, do they do this to the walls in their homes too?