Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Prettiest Route?
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snapcrackpop |
So we will go next weekend (7th), check out the peaks by Tofte and then run #38 to Cherokee and back or around the river loop. |
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Sven83 |
kinda wish my buddy wasn't in the picture.... this picture was taken at campsite 927 which was nice if you have a good sleeping pad and don't mind things a little rocky. |
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Grandma L |
quote Sven83: "I went in EP 39 on 9/9 and it was amazing. Moose, Eagles, good weather and fishing. kinda wish my buddy wasn't in the picture.... He would be easy to crop out - still nice pic |
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snapcrackpop |
quote Sven83: "I went in EP 39 on 9/9 and it was amazing. Moose, Eagles, good weather and fishing. I agree with you, gorgeous photo. Can I do the loop in 3 days? |
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Michwall2 |
quote snapcrackpop: "quote Sven83: "I went in EP 39 on 9/9 and it was amazing. Moose, Eagles, good weather and fishing. If you are talking about the Cherokee loop, I think yes. Sawbill to Cherokee, Cherokee to Jack (or Kelly). Jack(Kelly) to Sawbill. The middle day could be tough. The portage east out of Cherokee is one tough 140 rds. Then there is the 280 out of South Temperance to the south. That one is mostly flat but you still have to walk it. Both on the same day will make you tired. The portage west out of Kelly to Burnt also has some substantial ups and downs. All that being said, I love the Temperance River valley. If you would like to make it more leisurely, skip the Fire Lakes. Do the route in reverse and start at Baker Lake. Have Sawbill Outfitters shuttle you to Baker Lake and end at Sawbill again. |
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Grandma L |
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Michwall2 |
quote snapcrackpop: "Would those portages require more than rubber boots at put-in & take-out?" I would depend on the level of the water in places. Other than the one mentioned by Grandma L, there have been reports that a beaver dam blew out between Sawbill and Ada Lake making for a longer, muddy, mucky portage. Have not been through there myself, but have read the reports here. Check with Sawbill Outfitters on the status of that portage. There are also places on Cherokee Creek where you may have to pull over a beaver dam. Have a great trip in one of my favorite areas! |
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snapcrackpop |
I have been to the bdub 4 times out of #37 & 38 and only during the 4th of July. He has gone camping but never to the bwca. I'm not worried about gear or meals. I have an aluminum canoe, but rented lightweight ones from outfitters in the past. If the portages are as easy as Perent, I'll take the aluminum... Also any preference of hip waders or rubber boots? |
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mr.barley |
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snapcrackpop |
Maybe we can recreate this photo from our youth. |
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1bogfrog |
Second, what are the routes you've taken in the past (just to help everyone out so they aren't re-tracing what you've already done)? Your past entry points are two of my favorites as well! |
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andym |
I would look more at the specifics of the route such as length, portages, and specific items such as pictographs, cliffs (apparently more of those on the east side) or waterfalls that you want to see. |
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snapcrackpop |
2nd trip, #38 Sawbill to Alton (boys & gramps gave out on the Beth portage). Backed out and stayed on Alton, campsite closest to Beth. 3rd trip #37 to 38 Lady Lake Chain (another friend & me) 4th trip #37 to 38 (my boys and a friend). Looks like Temperance River should protect us from the wind. Looking for great views... |
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andym |
You could consider a trip along the Kawishiwi River to or from Lake One EP. It is small water and I found it got me into the beauty of the BW quickly when I haven't been up to a long trip. |
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Grizzlyman |
"touring the burn" on your way to insula without having to actually stay in it is pretty cool. |
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Grandma L |
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snapcrackpop |
Isn't there some Peak north of tofte? Would be cool to start the trip with a cup of coffee there at sunrise. I realize anywhere in the bwca is beautiful, just looking for a new route based upon the purpose of this trip. |
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MacCamper |
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inspector13 |
quote snapcrackpop: "Isn't there some Peak north of tofte? Would be cool to start the trip with a cup of coffee there at sunrise." There are a couple of them with great views. The one with least effort and greatest pay off is Oberg Mountain. The trail head is 5 miles north east of Tofte 1 1/2 to 2 miles up the Onion River Road (FH 336). Mount Leveaux was a let down after seeing the views from Oberg. The other, Carlton Peak, is a longer hike about 3 miles north of Tofte off the Sawbill Trail. |
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Grandma L |
Curtain Falls |
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mr.barley |
quote snapcrackpop: "That Curtain Falls looks amazing, but I don't think (#16 EP) a 480 rod portage is something I would ask of a newbie. Maybe if I go on a solo."Longest portage going in EP 16 is 160 rods. |
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snapcrackpop |
I will meet him near Hibbing, so I guess I will look at the West side options. |
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SevenofNine |
quote snapcrackpop: "Woo hoo, my bud confirmed he will go next weekend! Go in at LIS North and head to the Devils cascade and beyond using that portage. I love that area. |
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boonie |
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andym |
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snapcrackpop |
Made it up to Oberg Mountain. Brr. Nice view. The hope was to either go up to Cherokee & back or around to Sawbill. In the end we stopped at Jack the 1st day, Wierd the second, with a day trip to South Temperance. Cherokee was out of our reach for this trip. The highlight of the trip (aside of the campsite on Weird) was a cow & calf moose just to the North. I just might have a new trip buddy. |
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