Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails & Water Routes

Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails & Water Routes by Jim DuFresne. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781946142030.

With more than 200 square miles of wilderness and 400 islands, Isle Royale National Park offers a unique outdoor experience. Located in Lake Superior, the island is known for its secluded solitude as a rare place without roads, cars or strip malls. What Isle Royale offers are 165 miles of trails, chains of inland lakes to paddle and portage and miles of rugged coastline best explored in a kayak. Whether you choose to paddle or hike, Isle Royale National Park: Foot Trails & Water Routes is the backpacker s bible that provides you everything you need to know for an island adventure including details on the park s flora, fauna, fishing opportunities and history. There are complete descriptions for trails and waterways, including mileage, difficulty and amenities at each destination. Packed around the text in full color are 74 photos and 35 maps of the park s backcountry. Author Jim DuFresnes timeless classic has been around in various editions for 36 years, helping hikers, backpackers, canoers and kayakers plan their trip to the countrys first island national park.