Plan on knocking out this 4-day trip next week.

It is very possible we go further than Frost Lake on night 1. Maybe get on the Frost River paddle a bit and pull into the PMA (permitted).
Any musts for the Louse section?
Where would you stay on the Louse? Dent, Trail or Bozeman?
What's your favorite lake to spend a night between Malberg to Makwa?

It's been a number of years but, I recall the eastern site on Dent Lake being very nice.

I liked trail and mesaba for camping.

This is such a beautiful area, it’s a shame you only have 4 days.

On the Malberg to Makwa section, the best site I saw last year was the Kawishiwi River one, right before you portage into Kivaniva. It's probably too early for blueberries, but there are lots of them there!

Check out the falls on Mug, just a short portage off of Poe. If the rain continues it's quite a sight.

The site that’s on the southwest side of Trail is nice. It sits up high above the water we saw moose from camp just wading around in the bay. On the other side of the lake. Also caught some decent northern trolling.

TuscaroraBorealis: "It's been a number of years but, I recall the eastern site on Dent Lake being very nice. "

Tusc, great news and thanks for the input.
You are always good for a must see or but if advice.... Anything you'd like to throw at me ahead of final route planning?

Mocha: "I liked trail and mesaba for camping.
This is such a beautiful area, it’s a shame you only have 4 days."

It truly is. I am tempted to separate the 2 rivers, but...

dogwoodgirl: "On the Malberg to Makwa section, the best site I saw last year was the Kawishiwi River one, right before you portage into Kivaniva. It's probably too early for blueberries, but there are lots of them there!"

Fantastic. We appreciate the info!

pleflar: "Check out the falls on Mug, just a short portage off of Poe. If the rain continues it's quite a sight.
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I had anticipated leaving the falls for a trip in the future. Something up from Lujenida . But, high water could be nice to see

mcsweem: "The site that’s on the southwest side of Trail is nice. It sits up high above the water we saw moose from camp just wading around in the bay. On the other side of the lake. Also caught some decent northern trolling."

Thanks Mike!
Always great to hear from you.
How did you run the Louse?
Any other highlights from you trip though the area?
Tell me I'm dumb and that I need to separate the river loops on a 4 night trip.
:)

I’m not Mike and speedy travel isn’t my forte, but I did do the Frost this spring and the Louse last spring. I was on the water at sunrise (5 am) every single day on both trips and still felt I had a stretch a good bit to complete both loops. I was tired! I can’t imagine doing both rivers in 4 days. 8-10 days would be better. The Mug falls are right there, just a few minutes’ paddle across a gorgeous tiny lake, don’t miss them in the name of speed.

I loved Trail Lake, but I unfortunately didn’t make time to fish there. Next time, I certainly will.

I will post a Frost River report “sometime” in the coming months. Here’s my Louse report. My report from the Louse is here: Louse River Trip Report