Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: EP 23 ROUTE IDEAS
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Kodak |
Conditions are unpredictable and effect mood and travel plans. Wind, rain, temperature, campsite availability, insects, injuries, equipment failure, fishing, and other factors may impact your plans. When planning take into account prevailing wind direction, current directions, whether a PMA permit is required, and be aware that you will be entering during black fly season. My 2 cents. |
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Bushman |
It was a tough day as the temps reached 90 (August) Even on a normal day that might be a bit much for anyone that can't handle a really good workout! From there we were able to see the falls and the pictos just north of there. We made it up into Crooked lake the next day and visited Table Rock and fished right from shore. We camped in Wednesday Bay for two nights and then headed south out of Friday Bay all the way back to Mudro in one day. I'm still wanting to go back to Crooked Lake. I loved it. I would say your biggest issue would be campsite availability. Horse lake is very popular for base camping as is Fourtown. We got hosed on the way out because we could not find a campsite from Moosecamp lake all the way through Fourtown. Very long day. Given your airline reservations I would not rely on having to find a campsite near the exit the day before your flight. Play around and nail down a site 2 days prior so you can be assured of a swift exit. Most of all have fun and try not to be in a hurry. It happens when you have a destination. Trip report is available under my name to the left of here. |
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Aguynamedjosh |
soundguy0918: "Aguynamedjosh: "...Only 4 have paddle experience and out of the 4 I am the only one who has been to the BWCA. I have good navigation skills and will be our trip leader accompanied by my cousin who is retired from the military..." 3 out of the 4 of us have experience steering. |
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rdgbwca |
In another thread on this forum there are some loops mentioned that begin and end on Mudro. They include going through various parts of Crooked. Are you more interested in base camping? |
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Aguynamedjosh |
rdgbwca: "From Mudro you can make it to Crooked lake via the Horse River. I have read that there are pictographs on Crooked. I'm personally more interested in moving around and exploring as much as I can. Two members of my group are "glampers" so I thought base camping may be a good option for them. Plus it looks like you can get to some cool areas from Horse. |
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soundguy0918 |
Aguynamedjosh: "...Only 4 have paddle experience and out of the 4 I am the only one who has been to the BWCA. I have good navigation skills and will be our trip leader accompanied by my cousin who is retired from the military..." Of the four, how many are experienced at steering a canoe? It's no problem to put strong rookies with almost no paddling experience in the front seat, but you will be slow moving on the first day if you have a canoe that isn't being steering properly. |
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lindylair |
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MN_Lindsey |
Here's my trip report |
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Aguynamedjosh |
We are working with a family friend out of Ely Outfitting Company and have the trip planned for the last week of May (arriving the 23 and heading out the 24-29). A few ideas I had based on trip reviews I had read consist of A) Mudro, Sandpit, Tin Can, Horse, Fourtown and exit out of Mudro B) Mudro, Fourtown, Boot, Fairy, Gun & back the same way C) Go to Horse and basecamp and explore from there One factor I'm looking at is we fly out of Minneapolis the 29th at 8pm. So my exit needs to be earlier in the morning. Thank you for all the feedback, love this site & excited for an awesome 2020 in the BWCA! |
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Bearpath9 |
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