Popular Campgrounds & Developing Creative Routes

Just an observation. A couple of years ago, nearly "everyone" seemed to be recommending going to Lane Cove at some point in your trip (if you were arriving and departing from Rock Harbor). Now, it seems to be Moskey Basin is the campground that nearly "everyone" recommends.

Two things to note: 1) It seems that the "must-see" campground changes periodically. (How often do you see people in 2021 recommending Lane Cove?). 2) When you go to any of the "must-see" places mentioned in Facebook groups, there is a good chance that you will encounter a "crowd" because "all of the really cool kids" are now going there.

I would invite people to be creative when they develop their itineraries.

A) Use water taxis and the Voyager to drop you off at places other than Windigo and Rock Harbor.

B) Hike "different" routes than "the crowd".

C) Hike slightly longer distances each day and get to different places than the 5 or 6 most often visited campgrounds.

D) Stay on the Island for more days and get to other places on the Island.

E) Consider hiking on the Windigo (Western) end of the Island--and visit places other than Huginnin Cove and Washington Creek.

F) If you choose to cross the Island--deviate from strictly following the Greenstone Ridge Trail -and go to places other than S. Desor, Hatchet Lake, and W. Chickenbone.

G) If you have the experience and skills--consider getting a cross country permit and staying at places other than the established campgrounds.

H) Travel by kayak or canoe (or other watercraft) and go to places where most other people do not go.