Hike the Mount Ojibway Trail
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
The roots and rocks on this trail are slick when wet, and Isle Royale gets rain without much warning. Sturdy ankle-supporting boots are not optional here — trail runners will punish you on the descent.
There is no potable water between the tower and Daisy Farm. The wetland sections look tempting but require filtering. Carry what you need for the full hike.
Moose are common along this corridor, especially near the wetland sections. Give them wide berth — cow moose with calves are unpredictable and far more dangerous than they look.
Trail Details
Pro Tips
Start from the Ojibway Tower end and hike downhill toward Daisy Farm — the elevation loss makes the rocky footing much more manageable, and you finish lakeside instead of on an exposed ridge.
Bring a detailed topographic map and compass even for this short stretch. Isle Royale trail junctions are notoriously understated, and the intersection with the Greenstone Ridge Trail can be confusing in fog.
The fire tower at Mount Ojibway is the real highlight here — budget at least twenty minutes at the top for photography. On clear days you can see the Canadian shore, and in late summer the boreal canopy below turns into a patchwork of green and gold.
Photos
© YEVA CIFOR
