Isle Royale National Park · Michigan

Raspberry Island Trail

1.0 mi of trail, end to end · 611 ft–622 ft

Boat launches

620 ft 621 ft · 0.2 mi high 622 ft

Along the way Raspberry Island

Explore Raspberry Island the Park Service's write-up

2-6 Hours · no dogs · Spring, Summer, Fall

Start Raspberry Island

A bog surrounded by conifers on Raspberry Island.
This fragile bog can be found on Raspberry Island. Photo: NPS / Paul Brown

About this Trail

Mileage: About 1 mile

Rocks and roots on trail

Boardwalks slippery when wet

Trailhead

Raspberry Island Dock

Raspberry Island is just a short canoe or boat ride away from Rock Harbor on the east end of Isle Royale National Park. Venture across the Rock Harbor channel to explore the boreal forest, a fragile bog, and scenic rocky shores. Paths and planked bridges lead past many unusual plants; including the insect-eating sundew and pitcher plants that thrive in the acidic bog environment. Interpretive signs along the route explain the ecology of this island’s rich and varied plant life and the geologic origins of its rugged shores. Take your time and you will discover enough variety on this island to keep you intrigued for half a day. Raspberry Island is accessible by Rock Harbor Lodge tours , private vessel, or watercraft rental from Rock Harbor Marina . Rental and tour fees vary.

Found Nearby

Rock Harbor

Rock Harbor Lodge

Rock Harbor Marina

Accessibility Raspberry Island is accessible by private boat, vessel rental, or tour on the MV Sandy . Docking is available for private boats. A small canoe/kayak landing is available. Trails on Raspberry Island are 18 inches wide and unpaved. Boardwalks are also 18 inches wide. Boardwalks may have water on them, tread carefully.

This hike on nps.gov

On the parks map

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do" text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.