Minong Ridge Trail
Minong Ridge Trail is a 52.92-mile out-and-back foot trail in Isle Royale National Park, Michigan. It climbs 858 ft to a high point of 1,042 ft. Difficulty: very strenuous, from the NPS hiking-rating formula.
- 26.46 mione way
- 52.92 miround trip
- 858 ftelevation gain
- 1,042 fthigh point
- Very strenuousdifficulty
From the National Park Service
Hike to Minong Ridge Overlook
About this Trail Mileage: About 6 miles round trip (3 miles from Windigo to overlook) Rocks and roots on trail Changing trail conditions require a map, compass, and navigation skills Trailheads Windigo Rock Harbor via Gr
Read the official NPS description
The Park Service lists a shorter hike along this trail: Hike to Minong Ridge Overlook, 6 mi round trip. The whole mapped trail is 52.92 mi.
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