Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Hiking the Kekekabic in mid-August
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geotramper |
With a fully covered limbs and a head net, the only ting left uncovered is your hands. Some people use lightweight gloves. I find that a little bug spray solves the issue. But with almost full coverage the amount of bug stuff you need is minimal. I haven't through hiked the Kek, but I have hiked most of the other BWCA trails (all of which can be very rocky) in trail runners and they are my preferred footwear. I find that I can be more nimble (great for boulder hopping, beaver dam crossings, etc) and I don't worry about trying to keep my footwear dry. Trail runners will dry out much faster than boots. |
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iridium7777 |
will probably go with the trail runners. thanks again to you two, and if anyone else has any recent experience with the trail please chime in. |
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GopherAdventure |
Cricket67: "GopherAdventure (or anyone). What was the general condition of the trail? Is it cleared or is there still climbing over/under/around deadfalls? " Very few trees across the trail. The Kek Trail crew did some unbelievable work the last few years to get it back to normal after lots of blowdown from a 2016 storm. I can only remember about a 1/2 dozen trees that we had to step over, and that’s over the entire 45 miles. |
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iridium7777 |
-bugs? do i need sprays or netting? -typical temps, hiking in pants/long sleeves or shorts/tshirt ok with some warmer stuff for the night? -footwear -- i keep reading how rugged and raw this trail is, are hiking boots absolutely necessary or could this be done with trail sneakers or even sandals? anyone done this portion already this year and could provide any tips and experiences would be much appreciated. |
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GopherAdventure |
Tony |
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Cricket67 |
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