BWCAW Driving Directions

Driving distance: 18 miles (30 minutes)

Start at Ely Outfitting Company.
Drive east on Hwy 169 for .8 miles.
Turn right on Hwy 1.
Go 12 miles.
Turn left onto FR 181/Spruce Rd.
Go 5.0 miles (pass S. Kawishiwi River access).
Turn left onto 181K with Little Gabbro sign.
Go .7 miles to parking area.
210 rod portage to the lake.

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