Isle
Royale National Park in Lake Superior off the shore of Michigan
encompasses 850 square miles of natural wilderness, spacious lands, and
aquatic life. Wolves and moose, the wild North Woods forest, ever changing weather
and a cool climate, and the crystal clear waters and rugged shoreline of
Lake Superior characterize Isle Royale National Park. 99% of the land
mass is federally designated wilderness. The park encompasses a total
area of 850 square miles including submerged lands which extends 4 1/2
miles out into Lake Superior. The archipelago is composed of many
parallel ridges resulting from ancient lava flows which were tilted and
glaciated. Isle Royale has 165 miles of scenic hiking trails and 36
campgrounds for backpackers, paddlers, and recreational boaters. There
is excellent fishing, historic lighthouses and shipwrecks, ancient
copper mining sites, and plenty of spots to observe wildlife. Roadless
Isle Royale is accessible only by boat or float plane.
Crew 2016 plans to take a self-contained backpacking trip to Isle Royale in August of 2018.
Proposed Itinerary (based upon obtaining a permit)
Friday 08/03 - Coralville to Grand Marais
Crew 2016 plans to take a self-contained backpacking trip to Isle Royale in August of 2018.
Proposed Itinerary (based upon obtaining a permit)
Friday 08/03 - Coralville to Grand Marais
Saturday 08/04 - Grand Portage to Isle Royale
Sunday 08/05 - Windigo to Island Mine (7 miles)
Monday 08/06 - Island Mine to Siskiwit Bay (5 miles)
Tuesday 08/07 - Siskiwit Bay to Feldtmann Lake (10 miles)
Wednesday 08/08 - Feldtmann Lake to Windigo (8 miles)
Thursday 08/09 - Windigo-Grand Portage-Duluth
Friday 09/10 - Duluth to Coralville
Cost: Estimated to be $450
Equipment Needs: This is a fully contained backpacking adventure. All members must be prepared for all weather. Please see our Philmont Gear List for personal equipment needs.
Paperwork: All participants will need to complete Parts A, B, and C of the BSA healthform. See link on top of webpage.
Preparation: Crew members will be expected to get in shape for the trip with routine hikes and shakedown campouts. We will plan to have regular hikes starting in March. We will also plan for 3 shakedown campouts.
Crew Size: There is a maximum of 10 crew members both youth and adult. If we have more than 10 interested, then we need to take two separate crews with a minimum of 7 per crew.
Crew Size: There is a maximum of 10 crew members both youth and adult. If we have more than 10 interested, then we need to take two separate crews with a minimum of 7 per crew.
Deadline to Register: If you know that you are going, please register ASAP. We have to submit for crews this January and need to know if we are taking one or two crews.
Click on the link below to register: