Big Island Lake Wilderness access

[Rhollat]

I’ll be heading to BILW area the 2nd weekend of Oct and would like to use Haywire Grade to access Byers Lake for my put in. Fish mainly Starlight and camp on one of the nearby lakes.
Anyone here have experience with this access point? Parking? Permits required to use the trail? I’ve never been to this Wilderness area so any advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[Keeled Over]

Are you referring to the one in the UP?

I would contact the appropriate DNR office for verification. Many downed trees around.

 

[Gamma1214]

I haven't been there but it's under the authority of the Hiawatha Nat'l Forest, Munising Ranger District Office. They can be reached here.

Welcome to the site and, if you would, report what you find so future searchers can benefit. (Trip Reports are also welcome as my tripping is shaping up to be "vicarious only" this year.