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Too much? That all depends on you--it's not for Torpified :), but definitely for me (but I mostly canoe). Agree that having some extra time at the end is good. Keep in mind that the seaplane is the least reliable transportation (i.e. most affected by weather), so making S Desor the first day may not...

Kayak/canoe rates are here: https://www.rockharborlodge.com/rock-harbor-marina . They're the same at Windigo. I think a 1/2 day is 4 hours. Expect temps in the 50s to 60s. But could be anywhere from 30s to 80s at the extremes. Sept varies quite a bit as the seasons change. The cabins are up on the s...

(1) The waterfall is west of the campground on the shore. Maybe 1/8 to 1/4 mile? Saw it from a ranger boat, didn't hike out there. (2) Rocks are just past the group site on the lake (#1 I think). Not sure if that's what you mean, but there are large rocks there :D . (3) At the top of the hill. 1/2 m...

I know folks have come off the trail and got a room before, but I really don't know. You'd have to call them and decide whether you want to take your chances or not. Obviously the only night that matters is the one you'll be there.

It's a personal preference. Myself, I'd just as soon be in a shelter in the open air, sleeping in a sleeping bag on a hard floor--I'll be back to the so-called comforts of home soon enough. But I do understand the appeal of a bed and personal bath/shower. Also depends on the weather and conditions--...

Thanks Fonix for all your efforts! Both on the lighthouse and camera.

Just had a thought--you could catch the Voyageur II at Daisy Farm (or Chippewa) instead of R.H., allowing you to stop at Hatchet Lake and avoid the 15 miler. If you already have reservations for R.H. it shouldn't be hard to change, but you do need reservations.

Went rafting in the Gunnison Gorge in western Colorado last week, just downstream of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison Nat'l Park. Beautiful and remote--highly recommended if you get the chance. Class III-IV rapids, dam controlled so navigable all summer, although the water was low and rapids more te...

So what's the opinion on whether a canoe portage from somewhere on the Tobin Harbor trail to Three Mile CG is any sort of reasonable option, in the situation where the Rock Harbor Channel weather is too rough? I remember reading about someone who tried this and apparently there's no good place to t...

Safer? In general, I'd say no. Easier? Yes, if the weather is solid. Tookers (and Rock Harbor in general) is more exposed and can find you laid up on shore. Both from general size of the body of water, as well as there are some unprotected areas where rollers from the South can rock in. Tobin and D...

Sounds like you got it under control. (at least the issues, if not the decisions ...)

Ingo... we are arriving in Rock Harbor via the Ranger II... but was thinking about using the Voyageur for the 2pm pick up at Belle Isle (portaging into the bay).. OR... arranging a water taxi pick up at Duncan Narrows. Does that make sense to you??? Unfortunately the Voyageur II schedule doesn't li...

I guess thinking about it more, a short day after Hugginin means a long "free" day at Windigo. I was hoping for a shower at the Windigo end of my trip, but I guess the store will be closed by that point. I'm assuming there should be other things to check out, since it's almost a rest day at that po...

I'd keep Huginnin in the plan and and have the alternative as Plan B if you feel you need a couple shorter days at that point. And there's nothing wrong with I.M. so long as there's water. Thought it was a pretty spot on a knoll in the woods.

Here's what I brought last year for a late May/early June trip: - 35 deg bag with a liner - R-4 pad Clothes: - T-shirt - Nylon shirt - Mid-weight base layer (top) - Mid-weight+ fleece - Rain Jacket - Nylon zip-off pants (zip-off not required) - Mid-weight base layer (bottoms) - Rain Pants - 4 pair s...