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Harbor to Hills Section 5: Hike from Lake Richie to West Chickenbone

Isle Royale National Park

A trail by a small hill that leads to a lake. Forest in the distance.
This section of trail leads from one interior lake to another.

NPS / DERRICK JAEGER

About this Trail

  • Mileage: About 3.6 miles (including spur trails to campgrounds)

  • Overgrown vegetation near trail
  • Rocks and roots on trial

Trailheads

This section of the Indian Portage Trail has a decent amount of elevation gain to get from Lake Richie to the Greenstone Ridge. There are plenty of opportunities to purify water from interior lakes along this rolling trail. Make sure to check with rangers at a visitor center for the most up-to-date information on algal blooms in interior lakes. 

Found Nearby

  • Lake Richie Campground
  • Moskey Basin Campground
  • West Chickenbone Campground
  • East Chickenbone Campground
  • Chippewa Campground
  • McCargoe Cove Campground
Details
Duration
1 Day
Activity
Backcountry Camping
Pets Allowed
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Indian Portage Trail at Isle Royale National Park
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Accessibility Information

The trail is about 18 inches wide and is covered in rocks and roots.

Isle Royale National Park

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Lake Richie Campground

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West Chickenbone Campground

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Chippewa Harbor Campground

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Moskey Basin Campground

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Last updated: February 23, 2022