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motdur
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01/07/2023 03:52PM  
Does anyone know if the road to Nels Lake is plowed or at least a place to park off the Echo Trail near the road? Planning an easy winter trip for a group of more than 9, thus the reason for not going into the BWCA. Also, the maps show 3 campsites on the lake, but the Superior National Forest website states there are only 2. Any info would be great.
 
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Finnboy
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01/08/2023 01:56PM  
There is usually at least room to park at the beginning of the road. Some of the cabin owners go in and out . Don’t block the road when you park.
motdur
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01/09/2023 09:01AM  
Finnboy: "There is usually at least room to park at the beginning of the road. Some of the cabin owners go in and out . Don’t block the road when you park. "


Kiitos paljon!
01/09/2023 02:01PM  
I just passed by Nels Lake Road last weekend. While it didn't look plowed, there were definite tire tracks down the road.
JimmyJustice
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02/20/2023 08:05AM  
Bump:

Any recent update available regarding the road to Nels Lake? Also, any update regarding snow/ice conditions in that area?

I know Ely had some rain recently and may get an inch or two of snow this week. Just curious about the conditions of the snow/ice around Nels / South Hegman and the road into Nels.

Much appreciated.
Finnboy
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02/20/2023 06:27PM  
Lake conditions are pretty good. We got some rain last week and it knocked the snow down. We did get 5-6 inches of snow today but it’s pretty light and fluffy.

I haven’t been by the Nels Lake road but I would assume there is a trail in at least part way.
 
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