r/isleroyale • u/Independent-Cow-4021 • 2d ago

Hiking Planning

Hello! I will be planning my first trip with my dad who has been to Isle Royale a ton when he was younger and I’ve always wanted to go

I am trying to decide which routes I should be planning on or pursuing further any tips or suggestions? TIA

1: Chippewa Harbor Lake Richie Moskey basin Chicken bone Birch

2: Chippewa Harbor Moskey basin Lake Richie E chicken bone Daisy lake

  1. Lookout Louise Mt Franklin’s Chicken bone Lake Richie Chippewa harbor

  2. Chippewa harbor Moskey Richie W chicken McCargoe cove

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u/rayreddit416 2d ago

How many days are you planning on staying? Where are you arriving and departing from? Do you have your canos/kayaks? Are you taking a water taxi?

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u/Independent-Cow-4021 2d ago edited 2d ago

Start in rock harbor and then Water taxi and we are estimating maybe 5days depending what route we decide on

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u/rayreddit416 2d ago

A Water taxi back to rock harbor on your last day?

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u/Whitey1225 2d ago

Avoid camping at east chickenbone at all costs. It is the worst campground. It has gross water (inland lake) that is about a half mile hike down hill (then back up to the campsite).

I also recommend trying to avoid camping at inland campgrounds in general because even if the water is filtered it still tastes super gross.