|
Boundary Waters Canoe Area - BWCA -
Minnesota Canoeing Vacations |
|
Plan a day trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness while
staying with us at our cozy Grand Ely Lodge Resort on Shagawa Lake. |
|
|
When deciding on a day trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
think about your interests. Do you enjoy exploration? fishing?
wildlife? waterfalls or solitude? Any outfitter in the area can help
you decide the best day canoe trip that will cater to your personal
interests. They know where the easy portages are and they even know
the best places to catch fish!
Most people who have experienced a BWCA canoe trip will tell you not
to plan such an aggressive trip that you are unable to linger awhile
& truly enjoy this pristine wilderness. The view is breathtaking so
slow down and smell the fresh air. Take things easy, get used to the
Boundary Waters experience. Canoe, fish, and most importantly relax.
Next time you go, you'll be an old hand and know what to expect.
Then you can take on a more challenging Boundary
Waters experience.
Do you have paddling experience? Do you own a canoe or are you
renting from an outfitter?
Make sure to practice loading, paddling and portaging the canoe
you'll be using. A little practice will contribute to your enjoyment
and safety.
BWCA - Canoe Trip Pointers
Maps - Search for the maps you need on your home computer. Print the
maps and have them laminated.
Fishing - Try fishing from your canoe - there are fish in the middle
of the lake!
Camera's - Never bring just one. In case one gets wet, pull the
batteries out as fast as possible and then dry camera out completely
before trying to use again.
Zip Lock Bags - Use them for food, matches, batteries anything you
don't want to get wet! |
|
|
|
Boundary Water Canoe Area Points of Entry near Ely Minnesota: |
|
|
|
Paddle Only - These Boundary Water Canoe Area entry points are
paddle only |
| BWCA Entry Point Name |
BWCA Entry Point Number |
Miles From Ely |
|
|
|
| Angleworm Lake |
20 |
18 |
| Big Lake |
7 |
28 |
| Crab Lake From Burntside Lake |
4 |
23 |
| Cummings From Burntside Lake |
4 |
23 |
| Lake One |
30 |
21 |
| Little Gabbro Lake |
33 |
23 |
| Little Indian Sioux River (North) |
14 |
32 |
| Little Indian Sioux River (South) |
9 |
44 |
| Moose River (South) |
8 |
39 |
| Moose/Portage River (North) |
16 |
27 |
| Mudro Lake |
23 |
19 |
| Ojibway Lake/North Kawishiwi |
29 |
15 |
| South Hegman Lake |
77 |
21 |
| South Kawishiwi River |
32 |
21 |
| Stuart River |
19 |
28 |
| Wood Lake |
26 |
13 |
|
|
|
| BWCA Entry Point Name |
BWCA Entry Point Number |
Miles From Ely |
|
|
|
| Fall Lake |
24 |
7 |
| Farm Lake |
31 |
7 |
| Moose Lake |
25 |
21 |
| Snowbank Lake |
27 |
24 |
|
|
| Day Use Motor - These Boundary Water Canoe
Area entry points allow Day - use motors. |
| BWCA Entry Point Name |
BWCA Entry Point Number |
Miles From Ely |
|
|
|
| Fall Lake |
24 |
7 |
| Fall Lake and Beyond |
31 |
7 |
| Moose Lake Chain Only |
25 |
21 |
| Moose Lake to Prairie
Portage |
27 |
21 |
| Snowbank Lake |
27 |
24 |
| South Farm Lake |
31 |
7 |
|
|
| Hiking - These Boundary Water Canoe Area
entry points are used for hiking. |
| BWCA Entry Point Name |
BWCA Entry Point Number |
Miles From Ely |
|
|
|
| Angleworm Lake |
20 |
18 |
| Big Moose Lake Trail |
76 |
35 |
| Snowbank-Kekekabic |
74 |
21 |
|
|
|
Local Weather |
|
|
|
