Join Matt and I as we head to Isle Royale to start a 6d/5n trip on the island. Part 1 details our trip to the island and some of the difficulties in getting there. It also shows our first steps on the trail and our first night in a shelter. Stay tuned as there is much more to come!

Travels: Home to St Ignace, St Ignace to Houghton, Houghton to Isle Royale National Park via Ferry ( to Rock harbor dock), Rock Harbor to 3 Mile Campground.

In this Episode:
Total Miles Hiked: 3.8
Camp Shelter #2 @3 Mile
Notable wildlife: Loons and cranes.

Want more Isle Royale vids? Check out our 2018 Minong End to End adventure:    • Isle Royale End to End Backpacking (M...  

Interested in going to the island? Check out this helpful planning series:
How to get there:    • How To: Get to Isle Royale National Park  
How to plan a route:    • How To: Pick a Hiking Route on Isle R...  
Where to stay overnight:    • Where to: Stay Overnight on Isle Royale  

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