Feldtmann Loop Section 2: Hike from Feldtmann Lake to Siskiwit Bay

This is the wild heart of the Feldtmann Loop — a full day of backcountry travel through some of Isle Royale's most remote terrain. You'll climb steeply from the Feldtmann Lake campground up to the spine of Feldtmann Ridge, where the boreal forest opens up to sweeping views of the lake below and the rugged western shoreline of the island. The ridge walk is the reward, with Lake Superior stretching to the horizon on clear days. But the trail earns its reputation: expect overgrown vegetation brushing your legs, ankle-twisting roots, and rocky footing that demands constant attention. The descent toward Siskiwit Bay brings you through dense forest before depositing you at one of the island's most beautifully desolate shorelines. This section is for backpackers who came to Isle Royale specifically to feel like the last person on earth.