Feldtmann Loop Section 1: Hike from Windigo to Feldtmann Lake
Ridge gauntlet to Feldtmann Lake: 8.5 miles of rocks, roots, overgrown terrain. Serious backpacking challenge.
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Trail Ridge gauntlet to Feldtmann Lake: 8.5 miles of rocks, roots, overgrown terrain. Serious backpacking challenge.
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Trail Rocky 1.9-mile backcountry connector through streams and wetlands. Map, compass, and grit required.
View guide →The NPS Feldtmann itinerary connects Feldtmann Lake, Siskiwit Bay, Island Mine and Washington Creek near Windigo, with sample legs about 8.5, 10.3, 4.4 and 6.6 miles.
Night 1: Feldtmann Lake Campground Via Feldtmann Lake Trail (about 8.5 miles) Night 2: Siskiwit Bay Campground Via Feldtmann Ridge Trail (about 10.3 miles) Night 3: Island Mine Campground Via Island Mine Trail (about 4.4 miles) Night 4: Washington Creek Campground near Windigo Via Greenstone Ridge Trail (about 6.6 miles)source
From Three Mile, follow the Rock Harbor Trail west about 4.2 miles to Daisy Farm Campground.
Located near the Three Mile campground is a trail junction to the Mount Franklin, Daisy Farm Campground, and Rock Harbor. Follow the Rock Harbor Trail west and hike about 4.2 miles to Daisy Farm Campground. This trail continues along Rock Harbor Channel offering scenic views.source
The Three Mile–Daisy Farm route has hiking approaches from Rock Harbor and from Windigo via the Greenstone Ridge Trail; water taxis are optional access requiring advance reservations.
Trailheads Rock Harbor Windigo via Greenstone Ridge Trail Three Mile Via water taxi from Rock Harbor Lodge . Reservations needed in advance. Daisy Farm Via water taxi from Rock Harbor Lodge . Reservations needed in advance. Voyageur II passenger ferry. Reservations needed in advance.source
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