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Ishpeming Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
The Ishpeming Trail (Chippewa for "heaven") is off the beaten path and will test your legs.
7.3
mi
Distance
986
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeLakefrontRiver/CreekViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.33mi
Distance
986ft
Elevation Gain
239ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,366ft
High Point
610ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting at Malone Bay Campground head west along the shoreline of Siskiwit Lake. Malone Bay Campground is only accessible by ferry, water taxi, or hiking from the Greenstone Ridge Trail. A 732-foot knob is the first ascent; three major climbs await. Reaching the end of the lake, a boardwalk turns hikers north. You'll pass through a wetland area and eventually reach the climb towards Ishpeming Point (1,377 ft). The fire tower at Ishpeming Point is surrounding by the forest, so views are limited at this point - the second highest on the island.

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