Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: EP 14 Little Indian Sioux N Or EP 44 Ram Lake
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straighthairedcurly |
For the direction I traveled I stayed at: Bower Trout (had the lake to myself)...late put-in Vernon (had the lake to myself) Davis (had the lake to myself) Omega (2 nights) (first time I talked to any people, but the campsite was away from others so felt like I was alone) Horseshoe (only lake that was crowded...full in fact...July 3rd) Ram (I was going to stay on Little Trout but ended up pushing to Ram for various reasons. Little Trout was empty.) I never saw another group on a portage the whole trip and I was there June 28-July 5. I traveled early mornings. Brule was the only other lake that had lots of people besides Horseshoe, but it was a windy day so no one else was on the water when I paddled through. I have never paddled EP14 so can't speak to that. |
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LithiumGrease |
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boonie |
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LithiumGrease |
I will be solo and leaving on a Tuesday so with EP 14 I was thinking it may be crowded near the access point but I was hoping that by the time I got to Lynx I could find a spot on a Tuesday night - and then by the weekend hopefully I will be in Thumb/Beartrack which I hope is far enough from an access point for some peace and quiet? What are your thoughts on that? Also I was thinking of getting a permit for the PMA and maybe try to head to contentment - that should def be quiet? Second option is going to EP 44 Ram Lake - while there are limited permits there I also see limited camping options and not a great route. Also the portages are rough. All that could lead to seclusion but would that be a better trip that EP 14? Any thoughts on these entry points with regards to campsite availability and seclusion during the COVID/Summer rush? |
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cyclones30 |
LIS N is popular from the start....but you can get away from most of it if you head to the little lakes south of LLC. Or go on that long stretch of LLC between Snow Bay and Fish Stake narrows to the east. So....of those 2 you've got one that's remote right away and one that's more remote the farther you go. (more like usual) |
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boonie |
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sns |
Contentment is a cool little lake, and the old campsite still has its fire grate. But it's overgrown and I saw no flat spot for a tent. I'd be sure to check some of the other areas around the lake to see if you can do better, should you get the permit and decide to head in. |