Voyaguers National Park is largely water based. However, it still provides a very good hiking experience through tranquil Northwoods environments. Expect a ton of mosquitos and black flies in the warmer months. Be aware of ticks and use copious amounts of bug spray.

Voyageurs Hikes:

Anderson Bay Overlook - 2 miles round trip, water access
Black Bay Beaver Pond - 0.66 miles, water access
Blind Ash Bay - 2.5 miles, scenic pine covered ridge
Cruiser Lake - 9.5 miles, Anderson Bay access, Roadless
Echo Bay - 2.3 miles, aspen and pine forest
Jorgens Lake - 1.0 mile, string lakes
Kabetogoma Lake Overlook - Quick, scenic lake lookout
Kab/Ash Trail - 24 miles, Ash River area
Locator Lake - 2 miles, ridges and valleys
Oberholtzer - 2 miles, cattail marsh, lake views
Vermillion Gorge - USFS trail into remote, rocky Crane Lake area

Equipment checklist:

Sturdy and lightweight tent
Comfortable backpack
enough water for your hike or a quality water purifier/filter
raingear
a sleeping bag rated properly for the time of the year
comfortable, already broken in hiking boots to avoid blisters
matches or lighter
hat and gloves in crisp conditions
quality winbreaker and liner
proper amount of food (high odor items are probably not a good choice)
sunblock
a hat
sunglasses
camera
bear spray
cooking utensils
knife
scrub pad
20 feet of light rope
insect repellent
sleeping bag
cooking stove