Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Winter Camping and Activities :: Gabbro or Big Moose Lake
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flopnfolds |
For Gabbro how far is Spruce Road plowed? If we can drive down this far do you have a preference at parking at the Little Gabro parking lot, or continuing down Spruce Road until Cobalt Creek which is a winter usage trail. How is the ice on the creek? There is also a winter usage trail going into Bald Eagle, which could be another option for entering. Any ice conditions reports, campsite recommendations, day ski trips, etc. How about for Big Moose? I don't believe its plowed to the river, but is there a parking area on the Echo Trail? Thoughts on this trip? |
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Pinetree |
From there to Little Gabro parking lot it is usually hard packed from Snowmobiles or there is a local dog sledder uses that route a lot. Than once you hit little Gabbro people use to go thru the swamp(to the right) to Gabbro-thus avoiding the narrows and rapids in little Gabro where ice is iffy. I use to day ski into the area and loved it. Outward Bound group use to camp on Little Gabro quite often. |
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walllee |
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flopnfolds |
quote walllee: "Don't think about going the river route if attempting Big Moose. Use the hiking trail. The trail can be a pretty rough go in deep snow, especially hauling in gear, but it is doable. The last time I took it was after a fresh snowfall, and it was somewhat difficult to follow in certain areas. " Thanks, that is what we were thinking of doing. Wasn't sure the river would be safe this year. |