Feldtmann Ridge Trail, Isle Royale National Park - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Feldtmann Ridge Trail, Isle Royale National Park
Country:	United States
State:	Michigan
Nearby Town:	Houghton
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Directions:	Access to Isle royale: 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:	38.40 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate to Difficult
Permit Required:	Yes
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Windigo
Trails Used:	Feldtmann lake trail, feldtmann ridge trail
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	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:	If there was an area of Isle Royale National Park that could be considered ‘bottomland’, this hike will take you through it. This is the best moose habitat on the island, and another area where a wolf sighting is possible. 4 days is recommended for this in-and-out hike. You will average about 10 miles per day. Start at Windigo and travel on the Feldtmann Lake Trail, 9 miles to Feldtmann Lake. Day 2, travel 10.2 miles to Siskiwit Bay. Return to Feldtmann Lake on day 3, and then go out to Windigo on day 4. Feldtmann Ridge is a little less traveled than other areas of Isle Royale, making it a go-to place for some solitude and relaxation.