I was just on IR last week and had an itinerary set very close to yours which we slightly modified. Commenting since you stated that you have a member of your group without a lot of hiking experience and I had zero before this trip. This is what we did and I think it was really great.


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You may want to consider taking the Tobin Harbor trail out of Rock Harbor when you arrive. Even though it is about a half mile longer, it is a faster trail because you aren't contending with the rocks of the Rock Harbor trail. Last year, we took the Tobin Harbor Trail to Three Mile for our first ...

Way to walk back that ageist-sounding comment :)

Regardless of what shape you're in, I prefer canoeing. It's a great way to get away from the crowded trails and campgrounds. We have gone 2 days without seeing another soul while paddling the inland lakes of the island in late July.


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Don’t tell us what “getting older” means to you😀 because a number of us regulars are retired and might be older than your dad! Just a comment that may help-coming out from Houghton on the Ranger, you will get your permits and the Ranger talk on the ferry while enroute. Saves you some time when you ...

One more blog post then: I did that Moskey route I recommended on a solo May trip in 2019 . It was lovely. Don't worry about what you don't see -- you'll be back again. :)


I haven’t even been on the island yet, but I know I’ll be back. My dad went when I was really young and hasn’t been back ...

Thanks for all the feedback!


So, if Moskey is your main goal, here's my advice: Cut out Lane entirely. Go to Three Mile on your first night (or even Daisy, if you arrive early and feel good). Then get up early and push on to Moskey on Day 2. It fills up fast. Then reverse for the following days ...

Hey all - new to the forum in preparation for my first trip to IR with two buddies, and would like some feedback/input on our itinerary. For some context, we are planning on doing a trip in the middle of August this year. We do have a member who doesn’t have a lot of experience hiking/backpacking as ...