1-Week Guided Backpacking In Isle Royale National Park, Michigan

Spend an entire week backpacking through the isolated and gorgeous Isle Royale National Park in Michigan, USA with one of our certified guides.

Private

7 Days

Sep

High

Beginner

Highlights

Spend a full week exploring the beautiful Isle Royale national park.
Venture to the island's highest points so you can enjoy some incredible views.
Spend every night camping at a different site, listening to the park's wildlife.

Description

A true hidden gem, the Isle Royale, located in Lake Superior is a place not many people visit. However, it is definitely a place not just worth visiting, but worth exploring. Hence why we are offering this week long backpacking adventure in the island’s national park.

Full of beautiful natural scenery, the Isle Royale national park makes for the perfect escape for anybody who wishes to leave the noise, stress and commotion of the city behind. And because of the park’s isolation, don’t be surprised if you don’t see anybody else for the entirety of your trip. Also don’t be surprised if you manage to see some of the park’s abundance of wildlife. In fact, there is a possibility you might even see a moose! And at night, when camping under the stars, you will likely hear the island’s loon population lulling you to sleep, or even the calls of wolves.

Throughout the trip, we will visit, explore and admire several great spots. Some of those spots include Sugar mountain, Mount Desor, Ishpeming point, Mount Siskiwit, the Tobin Harbor trail and much more. Each one of these spots will provide you with great views not just of the island of Isle Royale, but also of Canada and Minnesota.

We will be hiking from 5 to 8 miles per day on this trip. As a result, participants should be in good physical condition.

Would you like to explore one of the Great Lakes’ most beautiful islands? Then send us a request and let us show you the beauty of Isle Royale.

Would you like to go kayaking on the island? Then join us on this 4 day hiking, camping and kayaking trip.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip

Price details

In addition to the guiding fee, the price also includes the cost of the boat ride to and from Minnesota, meals and camping equipment.

Meeting point

Grand Portage, Minnesota.

Details

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Participants should bring the following items with them: hooded rain jacket, rain pants, fleece jacket, shorts and t-shirts, long sleeve shirt, quick drying pants, water shoes, fleece socks, water bottles, sun screen, lip balm, hat, sun glasses, flashlight or headlamp, bandana, binoculars, bug spray or bug net, camera, personal toiletries, hiking shoes, sleeping bag, tent and compact sleeping pad.

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Super 8 by Wyndham Marathon Marathon USA

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The Drake Inn Marathon USA

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A Victorian on the Bay Bed and Breakfast Marathon USA

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About the guide

E-S Adventure Guides

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(15)

Mountain Guide

One of our certified guides will take you skiing and climbing to some of the best spots in North America. In the USA we offer trips in California, Colorado, Maine, Alaska, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Vermont. And in Canada, you'll find tours in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.

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English

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