Itinerary Help

[perseus287]

Hello!
I'm planning my first trip to the Island for the beginning of September this year (been planning for a while but only recently had things fall into place that allowed me to actually go). Just looking for some input on the itinerary I've picked out!

I'm a very experienced backpacker in pretty decent shape and will be hiking solo (as the plan currently stands, anyway).

Day 1 - Tue - 2.70 - Rock Harbor to Three mile
Day 2 - Wed - 8.30 - Three Mile to Moskey Basin
Day 3 - Thu - 6.20 - Moskey Basin to Chippewa Harbor
Day 4 - Fri - 0.00 - Rest at Chippewa Harbor
Day 5 - Sat - 10.6 - Chippewa Harbor to McCargo Cove
Day 6 - Sun - 8.00 - McCargo Cove to Daisy Farm
Day 7 - Mon - 7.10 - Daisy Farm to Rock Harbor

42.9 Miles total

I was originally planning to hike the length of the island and back, but although I'm looking for some challenging hiking I'm not interested in killing myself to tick off miles. My main concern is Day 5- ten miles won't be a problem on its own, and I've read that the terrain on that particular route is challenging, but I was hoping someone would have some more specific information about what to expect. Being tired and sore at the end of the day is not an issue, just wanted to have a better idea of what I'm in for.

Thanks for your help!

[MikeT]

Welcome to the forums!
I have attached the profile of the Indian Portage Trail (McCargoe to Chippewa) from my book. I describe it north to south, but you can see the reverse route. It is possible to do it a day no problem. However, it will be a long day. But, you have the a day off before it. Chippewa is a nice place to spend the day.

[perseus287]

Thanks! That's EXACTLY what I was looking for, in much more detail than I expected to find.
Also, would you recommend taking my day off at Chippewa or McCargo?

[Ingo]

Personally, I'd give Chippewa the edge, but both are great. Chippewa offers the Superior shoreline to explore, McCargoe has a neat mine to hike to. I'd plan on Chippewa, but if you're ready to head on to McCargoe at that point in the trip, there's no reason not to.