Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Basecamp with multiple points of interest?
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Cricket67 |
Ogishkumuncie or South Arm Knife would be other options that are a day or two in. Better fishing but likely more people than Little Sag. Duncan is not as far in but great scenery. Spent a great Memorial weekend there a few years back. Tons of hiking trails in the area including the Border Route. Horseshoe Lake through the Lizz Lake entry point is a great place for wildlife. however it is a very popular destination. You could extend down to Vista or over to Gaskin to get maybe get away from crowds. And I will second LISN and Pauness, although you might want to get in a little further to get away from crowds. Another alternative in that area would be to use EP16 and push for 2 days to get to Gebeonequet (spelling?) I think that would be a great location to set up camp. Day trips to LLC gives you great fishing, Pictos on Rocky, etc. |
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fadersup |
We've been to areas around Horseshoe and Clearwater and absolutely loved them. Would like to return to both at some point but we're looking to explore somewhere new this year. Ogish and Gebe were already on my short list, I think I'm leaning toward Gebe so far-if she's up for the work to get there. I've also been looking at Baker entry but feeling nervous about the crowds, especially with the increased traffic lately. Pauness and Duncan might be a similar story being so close to the put in, but busy is all relative I guess. |
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cyclones30 |
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fadersup |
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lindylair |
This is a very versatile route with a lot to offer and I would say it is average to below average in terms of traffic, once you get to Malberg and beyond. You could basecamp the whole time on Malberg and have plenty to do and see, or spend a couple nights there, head over to the southern island site on River Lake of the sand beach site on Amber lake for a couple nights, and head back out the way you came. There's lots more to know about this area so if it is even on your list, ask away. Sand beach site on Malberg View from River Lake site Huge boulder in river south of Malberg along portage |
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fadersup |
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fadersup |
Mind if I contact you directly for a little more detail about your experience? |
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cyclones30 |
The canyon where the river flows out of Malberg to the NE is very cool and very fishy. Lots of good fishing spots. I've got a map marked up for the area if you want to email me. Plenty of bass, walleye, and pike all over. Lakers are a day trip away. But yes, Louse river is very cool and small water. Pictos on Fishdance. Lots of small rapids/falls on the river to check out and/or fish on the Kawishiwi. |
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lindylair |
Also, here is my trip report from the area: Malberg area |
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fadersup |
We're not afraid to travel for a day or two to get away from crowded entry points. We like all of the usual stuff, scenery, wildlife, pictos, waterfalls, hiking, old growth pines. Walleye lakes in the area would be bonus points but not a dealbreaker. Any recommendations on a destination lake to check a few of these boxes? |
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chessie |
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