Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails & Water Routes Paperback – April 1, 2025
Longtime Michigan trail evangelist Jim DuFresne explores the park’s 200 square miles of wilderness and 400 islands by detailing 165 miles of trails, chains of inland lakes to paddle and portage, and miles of rugged coastline to explore by kayak.
This guidebook is the recognized 'backcountry bible' to the park, providing everything you need to know for an island adventure including details on the park’s history, flora, and fauna; fishing opportunities; complete descriptions of trails and waterways including mileage, difficulty, and amenities; overview of all campgrounds; detailed full-color maps; and full-color photos throughout. However you choose to explore Isle Royale, this guide's for you!
- Features
- Mileage, difficulty, and estimated time for each hiking or paddling trip
- Campground and amenity overviews
- Fishing opportunities
- Transportation options to and around the park
- Details on Isle Royale’s flora, fauna, and natural history
- Full color maps and photos
- And much more!
- Specifications
- Author: Jim DuFresne was formerly the award-winning outdoors and sports editor for the Juneau Empire in Juneau, Alaska, before returning to Michigan, home of his alma mater. There he began his guidebook career, publishing more than 20 titles including Backpacking in Michigan, 50 Hikes in Michigan, and 12 Classic Trout Streams in Michigan, as well as contributing to MichiganTrailMaps.com. He lives in Clarkston, MI.
- Paperback
- ISBN-10: 1680518100
- ISBN-13: 978-1680518108
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 2.6 x 0.6 x 8.2 inches
- Publication date: April 1, 2025
- Publisher: Mountaineers Books