Mount Franklin Trail Isle Royale
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Michigan · keweenaw County

Mount Franklin Trail Isle Royale

Ridge climb on Isle Royale with rewarding vistas and rocky footing.

Rating
Length
6.2 mi
Difficulty
5
County
keweenaw

About This Trail

A 6.2-mile ridge climb on Isle Royale reaching one of the island’s prominent high points with expansive views across Rock Harbor and Lake Superior. The rocky trail crosses exposed ridgeline sections with sparse boreal vegetation and chances to spot moose in the valleys below. A rewarding day hike from Rock Harbor.

Location

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Coordinates: 48.1187, -88.5486

Getting There

From Houghton, take the Isle Royale Queen IV ferry or seaplane to Isle Royale National Park. Mount Franklin Trail is accessible from the Greenstone Ridge Trail between Rock Harbor and Windigo.

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