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An easy interpretive trail exhibiting effects over time of nature and man upon Isle Royale.


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Map Key

1.0

Miles

1.6

KM

95%

Runnable

729' 222 m

High

625' 190 m

Low

102' 31 m

Up

108' 33 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

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Features River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

Begin by the store uphill from the Visitor Center and run along the hills around Windigo. See several examples of how man, moose, and natural forces have shaped Isle Royale.

At the last marker, one can continue down to the waterfront where the trail ends at the junction of the Feldtmann Lake Trail and the Washington Creek Trail, the latter which returns to the Windigo dock.

Or turn right towards the store, and encounter the Moose Exclosure, where balsam fir trees are allowed to grow unaffected by moose grazing that otherwise stunts these trees across the island.

Flora & Fauna

Canada dogwood, thimbleberry, aspen and balsam fir trees are abundant. Moose tracks have been seen on the trail. Stop by the Windigo Visitor Center for a flyer describing the 11 markers along the Windigo Nature Trail.

Contacts

Shared By:

Greg Reasor

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Photos

Washington Harbor from the Windigo Nature Trail.
Jul 14, 2016 near Isle Ro…, MI
A seaplane daintily lands on the water near Windigo.
Jun 1, 2017 near Isle Ro…, MI
Moose tracks on the Windigo Nature Trail.
Jul 14, 2016 near Isle Ro…, MI
Welcome to Windigo!
Jun 1, 2017 near Isle Ro…, MI
A park ranger awaits the arrival of the ferry at Isle Royale Park.
Jun 1, 2017 near Isle Ro…, MI

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