BWCAW Driving Directions

Driving distance: 14 miles (22 minutes)

Start at Ely Outfitting Company.
Drive east on Hwy 169 (becomes Fernberg Rd.) for 13.8 miles.
Turn left at Wood Lake public access parking lot.
180 rod portage to Wood Lake.

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