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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Trip Planning Forum EP 27 to EP 30? |
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12/20/2023 11:52AM
Hello,
I am planning a Spring solo trip to leave from EP 27 and exit EP 30. Regardless of whether I leave the truck at EP 30, or if I leave it at EP 27 and walk back after the trip, I would be leaving my canoe and gear unattended for about an hour on either side. Should I even consider this? It's 4.5 miles from landing to landing which is about an hour for me at dog-walking pace.
I dont know that I really want to stay overnight at Snowbank Lodge beforehand but it certainly would solve the problem of my belongings being safe and shorten my walk by a mile, not to mention allowing be to be on the water super early. Looks like the motel-style rooms for 1 person are $105/night plus $10 for the dog.
Anyone made that walk before and left your gear and canoe stashed at either end?
I am planning a Spring solo trip to leave from EP 27 and exit EP 30. Regardless of whether I leave the truck at EP 30, or if I leave it at EP 27 and walk back after the trip, I would be leaving my canoe and gear unattended for about an hour on either side. Should I even consider this? It's 4.5 miles from landing to landing which is about an hour for me at dog-walking pace.
I dont know that I really want to stay overnight at Snowbank Lodge beforehand but it certainly would solve the problem of my belongings being safe and shorten my walk by a mile, not to mention allowing be to be on the water super early. Looks like the motel-style rooms for 1 person are $105/night plus $10 for the dog.
Anyone made that walk before and left your gear and canoe stashed at either end?
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12/21/2023 09:02PM
I had the same predicament a few years back on
this trip.
At the completion of my trip, upon arriving @ Kawishiwi Outfitters on Lake One, I went in & asked if they would give me a ride back to Snowbank. They were happy to do so. If I remember right they charged me $20.00 and I was able to leave all my gear behind (off to the side) while they shuttled me.
this trip.
At the completion of my trip, upon arriving @ Kawishiwi Outfitters on Lake One, I went in & asked if they would give me a ride back to Snowbank. They were happy to do so. If I remember right they charged me $20.00 and I was able to leave all my gear behind (off to the side) while they shuttled me.
12/22/2023 08:52AM
TuscaroraBorealis: "I had the same predicament a few years back on
this trip.
At the completion of my trip, upon arriving @ Kawishiwi Outfitters on Lake One, I went in & asked if they would give me a ride back to Snowbank. They were happy to do so. If I remember right they charged me $20.00 and I was able to leave all my gear behind (off to the side) while they shuttled me. "
Awesome trip report! And thank you for that info, maybe this will be my plan then, seems simple enough!
12/24/2023 04:17PM
Over the years I have left gear and boat at take out while walking back to entry to get the car. I have never had a problem and more often than not someone stops and offers a ride. I don't know how prevalent problems with theft are but I wouldn't be concerned
12/25/2023 09:06AM
Michwall2: "I have heard of people stashing/locking an old bicycle in the woods nearby to ride back to their car. "
We did this once, entering Stuart and exiting Nina Moose. Stashed bike near exit. Worked great.
12/25/2023 09:38AM
A couple years ago I exited at Brule after entering at Homer. Pulled my canoe and packs up to the parking area well off to the side behind some vehicles and left them while I walked back. It’s a busy EP and I wasn’t sure I made the right choice, but all was well when I returned. Still not sure I would do it again that way but it was my only option available that day.
12/25/2023 07:49PM
naturboy12: "A couple years ago I exited at Brule after entering at Homer. Pulled my canoe and packs up to the parking area well off to the side behind some vehicles and left them while I walked back. It’s a busy EP and I wasn’t sure I made the right choice, but all was well when I returned. Still not sure I would do it again that way but it was my only option available that day."
Did that exact thing earlier this year on this trip but, that was a much shorter walk than Lake One to Snowbank would be.
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