Feedback on our half-island itinerary

Questions about trails and campsites on the island.

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coryan
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Feedback on our half-island itinerary

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Hi all!

We'll be backpacking the island from August 9 to the morning of the 14th.

We're taking the ferry from Copper Harbor.

We're both quick hikers and pretty decent shape. We've done a few day trips and some overnights and confident that this itinerary is doable, but would love other experienced hiker's feedback.

Here's our itinerary

'8/9- ferry in the morning, hike to Daisy Farm CG (7.1 mi)

8/10- Daisy Farm to McCargoe Cove CG (8 mi)

8/11- McCargoe Cove to Hatchet Lake CG on the Minong Trail (10.5 mi)

8/12- Hatchet Lake to East Chickenbone CG (9.3 mi)

8/13- East Chickenbone to Threemile CG (10.8)

8/14- Threemile to Rock Harbor (2.7 mi) to catch the 2:45 ferry.

Looking forward to reading your recommendations.

Cheers!
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Re: Feedback on our half-island itinerary

Post by MikeT »

The itinerary looks good. I would skip East Chickenbone and go to west instead. The water access at East is about a quarter mile down a hill to the lake and back.

Have a great trip!
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