Greenstone Ridge Trail, Isle Royale National Park - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Greenstone Ridge Trail, Isle Royale National Park
Country:	United States
State:	Michigan
Nearby Town:	Houghton
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Directions:	For Isle Royale access, contact: Houghton, MI (Ranger III): 6.5 hours one way. A 165 feet, 125-passenger vessel that offers ferry service from early June through mid-September to and from Rock Harbor. For reservations: email ISRO_Ranger3Reserve@nps.gov, or write to: Isle Royale National Park, 800 East Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1869 Houghton, MI (Seaplane Service): 0.5 hour one way, on-demand air service mid-May through September service to Rock Harbor and Windigo, reservations write to: Isle Royale Seaplane Service P. O. Box 371 Houghton, MI 49931-0366 Copper Harbor, MI (Isle Royale Queen III): 4.5 hours one way, 81 feet, 100-passenger vessel. Operates mid-May through September service to and from Rock Harbor, write: The Royale Line, Box 24, Copper Harbor, MI 49918-0024 Grand Portage, MN (Voyageur II): 1.75 hours one way to Windigo, 6.25 hours one way to Rock Harbor. A 63 feet, 48-passenger vessel. Operates mid-May through October service to ports around Royale Isle, including Rock Harbor. For reservations: write to: Grand Portage-Isle Royale Transportation Line, Inc. 1507 North First Street Superior, WI 54880-1146 Grand Portage, MN (Wenonah): 3 hours one way. A 65 feet, 149-passenger vessel. Operates June through Labor Day service to and from Windigo. For reservations, see above.
Total Hike Distance:	40.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate to Difficult
Permit Required:	Yes
Hike Type:	One-Way, Shuttle Hike
Hike Starts:	Windigo or Rock Harbor
Hike Ends:	Rock Harbor or Windigo
Trails Used:	Rock harbor trail, mount franklin trail, greenstone ridge trail
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Lakes
Management:	National Park Service
Contact Information:	http://www.nps.gov/isro/index.htm
Best Season:	Spring, Summer
Users:	Hikers
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Hike Summary:	Hike can be completed both ways, depending on where you arrive on the island, and you don't have to start hiking as soon as you get on the ground. Camping is available at both Windigo and Rock Harbor. Once on the trail, you will experience many wonders. Moose sightings are nearly guaranteed, and the chance of sighting a wolf is always present. The Greenstone Ridge trail is mostly wooded, yet there are numerous vistas along it's path. You will also enjoy the view from atop Mount Franklin. There are six backcountry campsites between the campgrounds at Rock Harbor and Windigo. All require a short side trip to get to. Purchasing a map and planning your hike ahead of time is a must. Also, be prepared to pay the $4 per person per day fee. Visit the NPS website for details.