The Americas Dock Trail - IRNP, MI

The hike to America's Dock on Isle Royale National Park is a short walk into the island's maritime history. This 0.3-mile round trip trail to the Americas Dock which collapsed into Snug Harbor in the winter of 2023/2024.


Starting at the Rock Harbor area, the trail is relatively flat and easy to follow. As you walk, you'll be surrounded by a mix of black spruce, balsam fir, paper birch, yellow birch trees, with the occasional sighting of local wildlife like red foxes or snowshoe hares.America's Dock, located tip of Snug Harbor, was historically used by ships bringing supplies to the island's remote communities. The dock earned its name from the early 20th-century steamships like the SS America, which frequently docked here. The waters around Isle Royale are infamous for shipwrecks, with over 25 known wrecks, many caused by the unpredictable weather and hidden reefs. Some wrecks, like the SS America, are still visible near the dock, offering a haunting glimpse into the island's past.

2024-08-23 The_Eagle