RT Greenstone Ridge Trail

40-mile-long hiking trail, generally follows the top of Greenstone Ridge, a low ridge that forms the east/west spine of the island and surmounts Mount Desor, the highest point of Isle Royale

General Information

Length:

40 mi point-to-point

Elevation Gain:

Approximately 2,950–3,500 ft

Difficulty:

Moderate to Intermediate backpacking trail

Hours:

Open 24 hours a day during the Isle Royale National Park visitor season (generally April 16–October 31)

Fees:

Ages 16+: $7 per person per day
Children 15 and under: Free

Pet Policy:

Pets are not allowed on hiking trails in Isle Royale National Park

Closest cities with hotels:

Houghton, MI

Seasons:

Late May through mid-September for the best weather, transportation access, and trail conditions

Location:

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Website:

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How to Get There

From Houghton, MI: Travel to the Houghton waterfront and board the Ranger III ferry (or arrange a seaplane transfer) to Isle Royale National Park, arrive at Rock Harbor, then follow the Greenstone Ridge Trail west across the island or access the trail from its eastern trailhead near Rock Harbor.

Overview

The Greenstone Ridge Trail is a 40-mile-long (64 km) hiking trail on Isle Royale, in Lake Superior, northern Michigan. The island is within Isle Royale National Park.

There are no roads on the island, a wilderness area and national park, so the trail doubles as the primary means of land transportation across the island.

Route

The trail extends from Windigo Harbor and the Windigo Ranger Station on the island's western end, east across Isle Royale, to Rock Harbor and the Rock Harbor Lodge.

The Greenstone Ridge Trail generally follows the top of Greenstone Ridge, a low ridge that forms the east/west spine of the island and surmounts Mount Desor, the highest point of Isle Royale.

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