I'm doing a trip with friends for the first time the last week in June. With our schedules we have to take the Queen IV. What we plan on doing is staying in Rock Harbor overnight and then taking the Voyager out of Rock harbor the next morning around the island to Windigo and starting our hike ...

Here’s the map: https://www.amazon.com/Royale-National-Geographic-Trails-Illustrated/dp/1566953677

We use exped synmat UL7s for our sleeping pads. We are both side sleepers and these keep our hips off the ground.

Thanks for watching our videos :oops: ! Hopefully they were helpful.

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... what are the pros and cons between the ranger and the queen??

Queen IV: quickest trip, pretty comfortable, snacks, you can go out on the bow, registration is at Rock Harbor.
Ranger III: longest trip, most comfortable, big boat, sandwiches (meh) and chili, Ranger talks along the way ...

Here’s the map: https://www.amazon.com/Royale-National-Geographic-Trails-Illustrated/dp/1566953677

We use exped synmat UL7s for our sleeping pads. We are both side sleepers and these keep our hips off the ground.

Thanks for watching our videos :oops: ! Hopefully they were helpful.

Yes your ...

If you can swing the water taxi, you have more options with less mileage. Here's a couple ideas off the top of my head:

This hits the trifecta of favorite campgrounds (Moskey, Chippewa, McCargoe):
- McCargoe Cove, water taxi
- Lake Richie, 6.3 mi
- Chippewa Harbor, 4.3 mi
- Moskey Basin, 6.2 mi ...

Probably gonna laugh at me sneakymonkey lol...but what is the WCB and MCC😀😀


haha! Sorry that is my fault! I shouldnt abbreviate! It is just the campground names!

RH- rock harbor
3M- three mile
MB- Moskey Basin
MCC- McCargoe Cove
DF- Daisy Farm
WCB- West Chicken Bone


Lol..no worries..my ...

Ingo..thanks for the ideas, I'm gonna look into the water taxi, and look at that route on a map.

Probably gonna laugh at me sneakymonkey lol...but what is the WCB and MCC

You may like our route above then. The mileage is close to what you are looking for. You maybe would like WCB vs MCC for a shorter mileage day though. Although MCC is a special place, great dock and nice views.


Thanks for the input, I'm gonna watch the video attachment you sent, when my wife ...

With 6 days you can do most any section of trail. It really depends on where you are coming from and where you are arriving on the island?? If you can get to Windigo, the first trip that I usually recommend for first time hikers is the Feldtmann Loop. It makes for a relaxing and great hike to ...

I would say 6-8 miles a day as it is my wife's first major trip. Thank you for the response and help!

Good morning all,
My wife and I are planning our first trip to IR the first week of July. We are doing a 6 day trip. Where can I find the trip planner worksheet? I am experienced but this will be my wife's first major backpacking trip. I'm looking for suggestions on sites to see or an itinerary so ...