I can’t believe this popped up on my TH-cam feed and I clicked on it. Thats me and my son’s tent at about the 16:30 mark! Glad Holly recovered and you two had a good finish to your trip. - Rodney
Just returned from a mid May 2023 trip. Early enough to avoid mosquitos and black flies but there was still some ice along the shoreline and a few snow banks along the trails. High temp in the 40s and 50s, not bad for hiking but a little cool at night. It was my first visit. and I'll definitely go back. I stayed on the south end of the island and the trails were notably different than seen here. Much rougher and narrower. My hike was not extensive. Started at Windigo and went to Feldman Lake. Next trip will definitely be northward. Good tip on the use of the powdered energy drinks!
Thank you for sharing! I’m headed there this August for a five night backpacking trip. I hate being cold more than anything in the world! L O L in your opinion was it warmer or cooler than you thought it was going to be. I don’t want to pack too much, but I don’t want to be cold!
My three sons and I are going for a full week. Arriving by sea plane 8/9/23. Windigo to Rock Harbor is the plan. With extra day or so maybe rent kayaks.
12 miles with a heavy pack on your back is no joke!
I can’t believe this popped up on my TH-cam feed and I clicked on it. Thats me and my son’s tent at about the 16:30 mark! Glad Holly recovered and you two had a good finish to your trip. - Rodney
It was nice to meet you both!
Just returned from a mid May 2023 trip. Early enough to avoid mosquitos and black flies but there was still some ice along the shoreline and a few snow banks along the trails. High temp in the 40s and 50s, not bad for hiking but a little cool at night. It was my first visit. and I'll definitely go back. I stayed on the south end of the island and the trails were notably different than seen here. Much rougher and narrower. My hike was not extensive. Started at Windigo and went to Feldman Lake. Next trip will definitely be northward. Good tip on the use of the powdered energy drinks!
I can’t wait to go back during a different season, but I’m not sure I’m tough enough for May! Glad you had a good trip!
😂 I had to subscribe after seeing the shout-out for "saving the day"
Thank you for sharing! I’m headed there this August for a five night backpacking trip. I hate being cold more than anything in the world! L O L in your opinion was it warmer or cooler than you thought it was going to be. I don’t want to pack too much, but I don’t want to be cold!
We packed too much, but it was nice at nice to have a fleece jacket or puffer.
My three sons and I are going for a full week.
Arriving by sea plane 8/9/23.
Windigo to Rock Harbor is the plan.
With extra day or so maybe rent kayaks.
What was the month You did this hike? Amazing!
Late august
Do you think a headnet is needed for keeping bugs away?
We did not need it during this trip thankfully
Where was the hotel on your 1st night?
We stayed at Northwood lodge in Indian Village then Quality inn in Houghton the night before the island.