BWCAW Driving Directions

Driving distance: 29 miles (42 minutes)

Start at Ely Outfitting Company.
Drive east on Hwy 169 for .8 miles.
Turn right onto Hwy 1.
Go 19.8 miles.
Turn left onto FR 377/Tomahawk Trail.
Go 6.1 miles.
Turn left onto 381 (look for Isabella R/Snake R access signs).
Go 1.8 miles.
Veer left at intersection, onto 381E.
Go 1.1 miles to parking lot.
198 rod portage to river.

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