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While the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) may be
known for it's amazing boating, it also happens to be one of the
best places in the eastern United States for hiking. Since the
BWCAW is just over one million acres in size, there are ample
opportunities for a true wilderness experience and a real sense
of adventure. No other area east of the Mississippi even comes
close to offering the same size of wilderness. Permits are required
to enter the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Self-registering
permits are available for day use, but if you plan on spending
the night in the wilderness you need to have an entry point permit.
You can make a reservation (always a good idea for the very popular
BWCAW) at 1-877-550-6777. There is a $12 nonrefundable reservation
fee and a $32 refundable reservation fee per group.
Angleworm Trail: 14 miles (Ely area)
Big Moose Lake Trail: 5 miles (Ely area)
Border Route Trail: 75 miles (Grand Marias area)
Disappointment Trail: 30 miles (Ely area)
Eagle Mountain Trail: 7 miles (Grand Marias area)
Herriman Lake Trail: 14 miles (Ely area)
Kekekabic Trail: 40 miles (Ely, Grand Marias area)
Norway Trail: 8 miles (Orr area)
Pow Wow Trail: 29 miles (Isabella area)
Sioux Hustler Trail: 35 miles (hour from Ely)
Snowbank Trail: 24 miles (Ely area)
South Lake Trail: 7 miles (Gunflint Trail area)
Free
Shipping over $45 at Altrec Outdoors
Equipment checklist:
Sturdy and lightweight tent
Comfortable backpack
enough water for your hike or a quality water purifier/filter
rain gear
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 windbreaker 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 bad
cooking stove
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