A 5 1/2 mile loop trail begins and ends in a clearing up the hill from the Basswood Island dock. The trail proceeds northeast for 1 3/4 miles to the McCloud-Brigham farm site. From there the trail follows an old logging road to the east side of the island, then swings south for 2 1/4 miles to some excellent overlooks of the main quarry area. Several large blocks of cut brownstone lie in the quarry opening and rusted parts of old equipment can still be found. From the quarry, the loop trail turns north for 1 1/2 miles through the forest to the dock clearing.

Devils Island
South Landing Trail - 1 mile. This trail follows the track of the old tramway through old growth forest and a bog from the boat harbor at the south end of the island to the lighthouse.

West Landing Trail - 0.5 mile. This links the boat landing at a rocky ledge on the northwest corner of the island with the lighthouse.

East Landing Trail - 0.05 mile. A path from the lighthouse to a rock ledge on the northeast corner of the island.

Archeological Site Trail - 0.75 mile. The trail leads from the Manitou Fish Camp to a view point at the south tip of the island near the site of a prehistoric native american fishing camp.

Loop Trail - 5.2 mi. This horseshoe -shaped trail begins at the dock, loops north through the center of the island, then turns south to the sandspit Walk over the highest point in the, lakeshore, along ancient beach lines, and past the old"sugar bush".

Northwest Beach Trail - 1.6 mi. This trail leaves the loop trail 1.2 miles north of the dock and leads to a secluded beach and small group campsite.

Overlook Trail - 1. 8 mi. Beginning 1.7 miles from the dock, this trail departs the loop trail near the highest point on the island. It leads to an overlook 200 feet above the lake with a view of ten islands and the "Hole-in-the-Wall". Stay back from the cliff edge.

North Bay Trail - 1. 1 mi. Meander down a ravine to a campsite at the beach. This trail branches off the overlook trail 2.8 miles north of the dock.

Sandspit Trail - 1.5 mi. Hike along the shoreline to the beach at the sandspit. Campsites, an outhouse, and an artesian well are located here. To protect the sandspit's fragile plant community, walk only on established trails or the beach.

Areas may be closed to protect nesting eagles.

Lullaby Trail - 1.7 miles. A path connecting the lighthouse with the historic Lullabye Lumber Company camp on the east side of the island.

Rocky Island Trail - 0.9 mile. Crosses from the dock to an overlook on the west side of the island.

Noring Farm Trail - 0.3 miles. A path leads west from the East Bay campground to a farmsite once used by the Noring family. Some historic farm equipment and building remains are present.

Julian Bay Trail - 0.4 mile. Trail booklets at the Presque Isle trailhead introduce, you to the diverse plant communities along the trail. The trail ends at Julian Bay beach. (20 minutes)

Anderson Point Trail - 1.4 miles. This trail winds through the forest along rocky shoreline between Julian Bay beach and Presque Isle dock. (50 minutes)

Tombolo Trail - 2.8 miles. Leaving the Quarry Bay trail 0.6 mile. from the Presque Isle dock, this trail winds past towering pines, bogs, and along the beach, ending at the Julian Bay trail. A lagoon outlet along the beach may require hikers to make a water crossing. (2 hours)

Quarry Bay Trail - 3.6 miles. This trail goes from the Presque Isle dock, through the campground, in route to Quarry Bay. (2 hours)

Quarry Trail - 1.5 miles. Hike from Quarry Bay west along the shore to an abandoned quarry operated by the Ashland Brownstone Company from 1889 to 1897. (50 minutes)

Trout Point Trail - 4.7 miles. The trailhead is located on the Quarry Bay Trail 1.6 miles. from Presque Isle. The path winds through Stockton's interior forest in route to the old logging camp clearing at Trout Point. (2 1/2 hours)

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