Hi All-

I'm new to the forum, but I just wanted to throw out a quick thanks to everyone here. I'm planning my 2nd trip to BWCA (1st one was mainly organized by other folks) and everything I've read here (trip planning info, trip reports, gear reviews, etc.) has been an amazing resource as I put things together. I've got the permit reserved for mid-September at Sawbill Lake and already have a few ideas of potential 4-5 night trips. Looking forward to reading more about everyone else's trips!

Cheers.

Welcome! Glad to have you here. Sounds like you are hooked on the BW like th rest of us. One can spend many hours researching BW subjects on here. Lots of winter hours have been spent finding my next route!

Give us your top two or three route thoughts out of Sawbill. I am sure that you will get some opinions, sites to see, and advice on the routes.

Welcome to bwca.com!

Overall I'm hoping to achieve a balance between covering some distance while also allowing for the possibility of hanging out at a good campsite for a couple of nights. It'll be a group of 2 of us.

Idea #1 is to head north for some kind of an out-and-back, probably heading up to Long Island Lake.

Idea #2 is to head west on the lady chain for an out-and-back, maybe as far out as Lake Polly.

I think that there are some good looping options, but right now the out-and-back trips seem to give us the best chance for some day exploring.

Would really appreciate any thoughts from anyone who has explored this area!

Cheers.

Welcome aboard.
I would suggest you paddle up to Cherokee, Temperance, Burnt, Smoke lakes. Here is a route discrimination from the Sawbill Outfitters people. Sawbill Loop

Welcome and have a great trip! You have lots of options out of Sawbill

Be very careful....... :) This website can become very addicting.....

First of all, welcome to this site.

If you want to get an early start and renting a canoe. Sawbill will let you get your canoe the night before your trip.

If you happen to do the Cherokee loop an get around to Jack Lake, you might want to take 15 minutes and explore the abandoned gold mine. It has a trail leading to the west from portage on the south side of Jack Lake.

FISHONFISHOFF

Welcome to the group!

Welcome aboard!

Hello, BHiester!

Make sure you set aside 10% of your waking hours to this place.
Good folks. Good advice. Good times.

Glad you're headed back! This is definitely an awesome group! Have fun, and be safe!

Welcome to the forum. This is a great place to learn and share stories. It’s the only forum I’m part of because of the attitude here.

Welcome... right now the bw is getting hit hard with storms. I hope your trips will be worry free.

Glad you're here.
I just did the Lady Chain to Polly but then took out at Kawishiwi Lake. That route can be a bit strenuous going back and forth but it's a beautiful one.