Thanks so much everyone! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Minong timing: I wonder if after a dry patch in late spring is ideal. The trail's not brushed over, so it's easier to follow. The views are better because the trees aren't totally leafed out. Post-dry patch, the mud wallows are minimal. And there is ...

Day 9: Sunday, 6/2 [Rock Harbor -> Windigo -> Grand Portage -> Thunder Bay]: I woke up this morning and took a long, deep breath - it would be my last morning of breathing in the clean fresh air on the island. I knew I would miss it. I dolefully packed up my gear one last time and headed down to ...

Day 6: Thursday, 5/30 [Daisy Farm -> Three Mile]: Getting to bed early last night meant that I was up and ready to go this morning before most were even awake, so I took some sunrise photos on the shore and headed out in the golden morning light. The Rock Harbor trail was very nice - picturesque ...

Day 4: Tuesday, 5/28 [McCargoe Cove -> Moskey Basin]: The sunrise bathed the landscape in beautiful golden light this morning, which I could not resist photographing prior to taking off for the day. For a moment, I wished I had my big camera to record the beauty, but my legs were undoubtedly ...

Greetings everyone! Two weeks after returning home from my adventure in Isle Royale, I have finally finished my trip report. My apologies for the delay, but I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed reflecting upon the wonderful experiences I had on the island. This was my first trip to Isle ...

Nicky - write your report! I'm curious to hear about the rest of you trip. Especially the wolves... Working on it as we speak! Er, type... :wink: I didn't think I'd have much to say, but boy am I proving myself wrong! Trying not to make it too long-winded for you folks. Hoping to finish it up ...

I love this trip report, Dave! I think we should get Nikki and Torpified to hike together-they could probably do Windigo to Lookout Louise, swim across Tobin Harbor, and take the Rock Harbor-Minong route back to Windigo before some of us even crawled out of our sleeping bags! Torpified - should we ...

Just got back yesterday! Posted a quick update on the Minong in a previous topic I had started in the Trail Conditions section prior to my trip. And I plan to get a brief yet full TR together soon while the details are still fresh in my mind! I met and hung out with tons of wonderful folks, almost ...

I'm back! And I'm happy to report that conditions on the Minong were great during my hike across from 5/25 - 5/27. Beaver crossings were completely manageable (I got through them all without getting wet, with careful foot placement); trail was easy to follow as long as you stayed on the lookout for ...

Why not ask the Rangers when you arrive on Saturday and make your decision then? I was already planning on that, but I'm growing rather excited and impatient and so I figured I would check here to see if anyone has recently returned with any info to share ;) Typically on backpacking trips, I like ...

Hey all, soon-to-be first time Isle Royale visitor, here! I'll be arriving in Windigo via the Voyageur II on Saturday to start my 8-night trip across the island (:D!!). I was wondering if anyone knows (or knows where I can find out about) the current conditions on the Minong trail? Reason being is ...

Hey there willieborwege - I'm heading out right after you return (on May 25), so I'm also curious what the weather will be like. It seems like it has been colder than normal this year based on what I'm seeing in the forecasts vs. what others have said is typical. The daytime highs don't appear to be ...