Virtual first person videos of campsites, lakes, portages and hiking trails in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in northeastern Minnesota.
The videos in this KZread channel are meant to be viewed while visiting the www.BWCAwild.com website. From within the website, the videos are explained more thoroughly and are shown in a logical order. There are also many supporting photos on the website as well as an interactive map to help you navigate easily to the many campsites, portages and lakes in the BWCA and Quetico.
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you really need to know and understand on how to move thru the woods before trying this! also how did the park service bring all that in?
This was way more overgrown than the last time I visited. Probably all the rain got the undergrowth really thick this year. I think some of this part of the BRT used to be a groomed ski trail, so maybe it was easier to carry in? Could have floated it down the Pigeon River? This part of the BRT is outside of the BWCA too, so they can use machines in this area I suppose too. The BRT used to extend all the way east to the Grand Portage, but the trailhead where I started is as far as it goes east now.
Lovely looking trail my friend, place looks so beautiful and enchanting!
Thanks for visiting!
Thank you we're thinking about going this way
Bring your bug spray. Bugs were crazy when I was here. Thanks for watching.
It's so beautiful and peaceful. Thanks for sharing ❤ Have a nice day
Thank you! You too!
Love the journey & scenery but please mount the cam' ahead of the paddle or behind the paddler,, Seeing the paddle handle each time You crossover is quite annoying ~ Or try to navigate without switching side so much ~
looks like a great fishing spot.
Now that is serene. Simply beautiful
It's so beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤
nice
Beautiful
these are the best videos for a real look at the BW and the northlands.i see a lot of me and joes go fishing stuff but nothing like the portage walks and paddling here.
Glad you like them!
I just did this route on June 21, 2024. We couldn't find the start of the portage that goes into Ada Lake. If I would have seen this video, we would have found it no problem. We took Ada Creek the whole way to Ada Lake which was winding but a lot of fun.
Yeah, the creek should of had plenty of water in it with all the rain and it is a pretty area.
It's a beautiful day out great view ❤❤❤. Thanks for sharing this awesome video 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I rode out the June 18th storm at that site last month. Well protected in the back and caught smallies from shore.
Wait, I was at this campsite for that storm too...
@@aannddiiffeerroouuss Can confirm. Your tarp skills are B+.
Skeeters took a pint of blood when I was at this campsite.
@@kjfh Wait a second...I think we stayed dry. That being said, if we knew there was a freight train of a storm coming through the woods we could have been more prepared.
Beautiful spot!❤
Double bladed kayak paddle.
One of my all-time favorite campsites in the BWCA! A great trail behind camp will take you to the top of the hill with a beautiful lake view.
I took that trail to the top of the hill last time I was here. I couldn't find it this time, but maybe I just missed it. There is way more undergrowth and the trees have grown quite a bit since I was here last.
Nice video. I enjoyed watching it. Thanks for sharing. 👍1
Thanks for the visit
My favorite entry point!
If they would only shorten that portage from the parking lot down to the lake. At least it's mostly downhill.
If you j-stroke you won’t have to change sides every few strokes ✌️
That’s a nice one….a few skeeters!
Skeetoes are thick up there with all the rainfall.
I did this trail nearly 30 years ago, and although I don't have many memories of it, I'm sure it didn't look anything like this back then. I do remember finishing it with such bad blisters on my feet that I had to drive home to NY in my bare feet. I had to cancel a trip to Isle Royale because of my feet, and it took me until 2011 before I finally got to do that much anticipated trip.
A big fire burned most of the Powwow Trail in 2011. It's definitely changed. I haven't been to Isle Royale yet, but it's on my list.
This site was ravaged by a bear two years ago along with several site west along Caribou Lake.
It's a pretty nice campsite. I could see Yogi getting used to finding a picnic basket here.
Did that portage 2 yrs ago on our way to Pine for the night.
We stayed at that campsite in 2021. Loved it! Amazing sunsets
I couldn't visit that campsite because someone was there. Looked nice from the water.
Great view ❤❤❤❤❤ Thanks for sharing 🤝🙏
Always welcome
It's a beautiful ❤❤❤ place with and amazing view. Thanks for sharing 🤝❤️🙏
They said that an ariel view had shown there was some blow down near Clearwayer from the recent storm. Is there any visiable signs of it viewing the lake?
Hello. There wasn't any signs of it that I saw while paddling the lake on June 24th. The only area of visible blowdown on Clearwater Lake is from the tornado back in October 2021 (think I have the year right). That area is visible starting at around the 52:00 mark in the video, especially on north side of lake (left from the canoe). You can see evidence of blowdown along the Gunflint Trail as you drive up, but it has all been cleared off the road.
Wow, it's a really amazing view. It makes me want to visit there and have a good time as it is too hot over here 🔥. Thanks for sharing this awesome video. Have a wonderful day 🤝🙏❤️
The temperature was about 65 degrees Fahrenheit at time of this video.
Nice are to go hiking. Lovely video.
Steep climb to some nice views of Clearwater Lake. Thanks for visiting.
Could there be a better demonstration of the merits of a double-bladed paddle for a solo canoe? The wandering bow had me dizzy after the first several strokes. Ignore the preachers from the Church of the Holy Single Blade. You will enjoy the switch from sit-and-switch.😊 Been there, did that ten years ago and damn glad I did.
it looks like the storm missed this area.
There were a few trees down along the Gunflint Trail. Seemed like they were in bunches. I only drove up as far as Hungry Jack Lake Road. Think it was worse up near the north end of the trail. Portages were extra wet and muddy, but that's about all I saw. Not nearly as bad as Echo Trail area.
I've paddled on Clearwater the last two Junes and had no idea there was a palisades trail! Gotta go back!
Did you make it to the Stairway portage? I actually stopped at the Duncan lake entry point yesterday. There were like 60 cars there! Was gonna do Daniels lake, but went to Clearwater instead. Thinking they were maybe doing some trail clearing after the storm?
@bwcawild2230 There were 2 spots left to park. Yes, made it to Stairway. Thankfully the strong wind was direct tailwind then headwind rather than from west.
Looks like a walk in the woods.
Nice hike and video. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you ATB 😊
Thanks for watching!
Great🥾🥾
It's a challenging trail. Highly recommend.
Doing this as a daytrip on Monday! Thank you for posting!
I also did it as a day trip. Rose Falls should be really roaring right now with all the rain. Have fun!
Wow! It’s a beautiful day. Thank you for sharing this video. Have a nice day 😍🤝🙏🏽
Thanks for visiting. Have a good one.
Lovely ambience, trail looks so tranquil and birds chirping is simply adorable! Bravo my friend 🥾🥾
Such a beautiful and unique scenery my friend!
Great view ❤❤❤ you always share really very awesome videos. Have a wonderful day 🤝❤️🙏
Thanks for sharing this awesome video ❤ Have a wonderful day my friend 🙏🏽❤️🤝
Very nice video. Just wondering how far it is to the overlook of West Bearskin Lake and the intersection with Moss Lake trail? I looked at the Caltopo map and it shows it to be about 0.2 miles.
Thanks. The Moss Lake Trail junction with the Caribou Rock Trail is right by the overlook of West Bearskin Lake. There is a sign for it. You can see the sign right at the end of this video (7:30 mark).
This was such a great video! Liked 👍😄
Thanks for the visit
Hi there! It looks so peaceful ☺️ and nice places. That was a great share! I really enjoyed watching it. Have a fantastic day ❤️🤝👍
Thank you! You too!
Thats why I love to whitetail hunt. Just being in nature and enjoying the views, scents and sounds. I care much less about killing anything.
This one can be muddy and brutal!
I was just there on Sunday. It was quite muddy with all the rain we've been getting. Lots of puddles.
Lovely work man, this looks and sounds so satisfying! Bravo 👏
the woods are really quiet. in Florida the woods are noisy. ...birds bugs or squirrels...even in Winter.
Florida is in the sub-tropics, so I'm guessing there is a lot more species down there, especially birds, bugs and frogs. Nighttime can be very quiet in the woods of Minnesota. Winter is even quieter in the northwoods.
The scenery looks incredibly peaceful and inviting - definitely making me want to visit! Thanks for sharing, and I hope you have an amazing weekend!🤝❤️🙏
It's a great trail, give it a try.