I've seen and read about it being done, and don't think you need to worry. And, no, there's no way to do it without spending a night. In the past the park service would lock up bikes in a storage area to ensure they weren't used, but more recently (last few years) I read that someone was told to ...

You'll be served at least as well by reading a detailed NWS forecast just before you leave.

Specifically this one, the only one worth paying any attention to: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=mqt&product=REC&issuedby=MQT&glossary=1
It is also posted at the RH and Windigo Visitor ...

A weather radio won't give you that kind of detail, but a general forecast for the area. The forecast area will for mainland, either the UP, NE Minnesota, or Canada depending on the station you can get. It will also give a Lake Superior forecast, which is often most useful. It is helpful to be ...

Krause, my thought on reversing the route is that the water taxi to or from Moskey Basin is an element that adds complexity (potential weather delays, missed connections etc) and I would always rather have those elements at the beginning of the trip and get them over with. If adjustments need to ...

Day 1, Seaplane to RH (10 am) and water taxi to Moskey basin. Hike to McCargoe cove, but stop at Lake Richie or W chickenbone
Day 2, Round trip down Minong Ridge Trail and return to McCargoe cove. OR Hike to Daisy Farm
Day 3, Hike to daisy farm, or if we hiked to daisy farm day 2, hike down rock ...

Thanks for the great video trip report! But no moose?!? Or just didn't make the video? They were all over the place when I was at Feldtmann the same time of year.

I'm curious how they identified and charged them almost 2 yrs later.

Hay Bay? Just guessing, one of the few docks I haven't been to.

Bobcat1 wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:43 pm Any pictures of the new dock?

I searched for an update on progress and didn't find anything since the Nov. groundbreaking, where they say Sept for completion. Would also love to see some progress pics.

With the terrain and trees 7 miles is very optimistic with consumer grade radios, despite what they may claim. Generally they're limited to a relatively clear line of sight. For a party with different hiking speeds they may be useful, however, I wouldn't count on more than a mile or maybe two, and ...

The Tobin Harbor trail is the easier route vs the Rock Harbor trail, especially with full packs. That time of year a shelter at Daisy Farm is possible, but never guaranteed, of course. Remember you will have to do orientation and registration when you get off the boat, so probably 1/2 hr or so ...

Fav trail: the last 10 yards of the Tobin-Duncan portage! :D Either end, doesn't matter, can't beat the relief of seeing water at the end and knowing you can finally put down the canoe. Backpacking, probably the middle section of Siskiwit to Feldtmann, some really pretty spots along the beaver pond ...

Careisin wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2024 3:35 pm I've had my heart set on the Greenstone.

You can't argue with your heart! You'll have a great trip, I'm sure.

I think if you exceptionally experienced sailing small boats in big water that they aren't meant to be in, and you live for the thrill and are willing to risk your life for it, then it's OK. Otherwise, well, no. My brother and I have talked about taking his very seaworthy 15' boat that he sails ...

I second dcclark. The Feldtmann Loop is a great hike for that amount of time, and optionally add Huginnin Cove at the end. And I am in the minority I guess and had a lovely evening at Island Mine, although it was a bit earlier--if the trees haven't fully leaved out it's got a nice open feeling.