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Alton Lake Loop Highlights:
Are you looking for a wilderness journey that combines beautiful scenery, the wonderful rhythms of traveling by canoe, creative and delicious meals (that you don’t have to cook!), time to both explore and relax, and the camaraderie of other interesting women? Our Paddling the Alton Lake Loop trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) contains all these elements and more. During our free time we can enjoy sunbathing, fishing, taking time to reflect, or further exploring by canoe and foot. Women who enjoy fishing will find walleye and northern pike throughout the route. This trip is for: any woman in basic good health. Beginning canoeists are offered the instruction they need to build new skills with confidence. More experienced outdoorswomen have ample opportunity to improve their techniques and learn new wilderness living and traveling skills. The pace on this trip is very relaxed. If you are interested in covering more miles, we suggest our Autumn Paddling trip. Accommodations:
Maximum group size: 9, including two guides Trip price: $850 (deduct $50 for registration prior to 4/24/08). $200 deposit. Trip price includes:
Trip starts: at 4 p.m. at Sawbill Outfitters on July 27. If you are flying in, transportation from the Duluth airport is available on a cost share basis leaving 1:00pm Sunday Trip ends: afte breakfast on August 1. If you are flying, you can plan to fly out from Duluth after 3 pm More information: a summary of all this information, packing list and notes on packing list, and general information (must have Adobe Acrobat Reader) For pictures from BWCA trips , click here Itinerary This itinerary is meant to be illustrative. The final itinerary will depend on permit availability and other factors. July 27: The trip begins at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Sawbill Lake outfitters, where we have a brief orientation. The rest of the first afternoon is spent learning how to pack Duluth packs, set up tents, and making sure you have the clothing you need for the next five days. We spend this first night at the National Forest campground right next door. If you are taking advantage of the shared transportation from Duluth, plan to leave Duluth by 1 p.m. July 28: On Monday morning we'll review how to paddle and handle a canoe before setting out on Sawbill Lake. We paddle up Sawbill Lake to our first campsite. After setting up camp, there is time to swim, fish, or just relax. After a hearty meal, our evenings may be spent telling stories around the campfire, or going on an evening paddle for some stargazing. July 29 and 30: We paddle to Kelso Lake for the next two nights. A beautiful bog extends north and east on the Kelso River, making it a great area for in-depth exploration. In late July the pitcher plants are in bloom and the Sundew and Butterwort, two other carniverous plants, can be found there as well. Deer with young have been sighted on the edge of the bog, as well as blue herons and moose - it's truly a wonderful area for discovery. Our layover day here gives us ample time to explore the area and perhaps go hiking on the long portage that is nearby. July 31: We spend our last night in Alton Lake, a large and beautiful lake with many islands and lots of places to explore. August 1: Alton Lake is separated by a short (30 rod) portage from Sawbill Lake. Our last morning can be leisurely and still arrive back at our take out point by noon. We usually go out for lunch together at the Coho Cafe in Tofte, and you can plan to be back in Duluth by 3 pm. |
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