Last updated: February 11, 2022
Thing to Do
Hike to Minong Ridge Overlook

NPS / DERRICK JAEGER
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
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Windigo
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Rock Harbor via Greenstone Ridge Trail
The Minong Ridge Overlook is a day hike destination on the western end of Isle Royale National Park. The overlook offers scenic views of Lake Superior, the Canadian shoreline to the north, and the western end of Isle Royale. The overlook is about three miles from Windigo located on the Minong Ridge Trail. The Minong Ridge Trail is the most challenging trail in the park. This six-mile round trip day hike travels through maple forests, over creeks, and ends on top of a rocky ridge top.
Found Nearby
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Windigo Area
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Huginnin Cove Campground
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Washington Creek Campground