Rose Falls Day Trip
One of the most visually stunning lakes in the entire Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Rose Lake is a breathtaking Boundary Waters lake between the Gunflint Trail and the Canadian Border. A short (roughly 5 hours) day trip into the Boundary Waters, this is a great trip for those new to canoeing as well as the more experienced.
Leave your canoe at the end of Duncan Lake and walk the portage, you will come across the “Stairway Portage” a rare Boundary Waters portage with wooden stairs. Along the path are multiple hiking trails where visitors can hike up the glacial ridges south of Rose and look out across the lake into Canada. A short hike up those ridges offers some of the most expansive views of the Boundary Waters along the Gunflint Trail. Rose Lake is a classic stop for newcomers and seasoned BWCA travelers alike and is definitely worth the trip. A light trailmix is provided.
Offered Daily: Thursdays – Monday
$145 Day Guest | Lodge Guest $120
Clearwater Palisades Day Trip
Clearwater Lake is well named and its stunning clear blue waters will transport you to another place. With views from your canoe 40 feet down into the water and views for miles across the horizon from the top of the bluffs, you won’t want to miss this adventure.
Your trip to the palisades starts with a short paddle across Clearwater Lake followed by a hike up the top of the palisades. This hike is approximately 1 mile each way and does include some steep sections. The view is well worth it! A light trailmix is provided for this 5 hour adventure.
Offered Sundays
$145 Day Guest | Lodge Guest $120
Cross Bay Day Trip
This Boundary Waters canoe route is a moderately difficult loop that will take about 5 hours to traverse with an experienced guide. Expect to see beautiful scenery and few people as you travel through this isolated area. Start at the Cross Bay Lake Landing and travel through the interior of the Boundary Waters. The chance to see nature in its most pure state, the call of the loon, soaring bald eagles, clear water lakes, huge fish, and maybe a moose are all possibilities through this pristine section.
Pictured above is an entry to Ham Lake that you will travel in the days adventure. Note the change in foliage on opposing sides of the water as this is the origin site of the 2007 Ham Lake fire. This impactful location gives opportunity to connect with your guide about wildfire impacts and ecology. A light trailmix is provided.
Offered Mondays & Saturdays
$155 Day Guest | Lodge Guest $125
Granite River Day Trip
This is part of the famed Voyageurs Route that early explorers ran to trade and trap furs from the interior of the continent and ship out through the Great Lakes to be sold to the fashionable elite on the East Coast and Europe. This route starts at 9AM from Gunflint Lake and through the Magnetic Narrows. In Magnetic Lake you’ll paddle past the fairytale chalet on Gallagher’s Island and portage along Granite Falls, then runs down the Granite River. If you are a comfortable river canoer, this route will make you feel right at home. Based of the group experience levels, your guide may shorten or extend the trip to ensure everyone enjoys and return at 2PM! There are a few portages, but they generally aren’t tough and the scenery is spectacular. You’ll see evidence of the Ham Lake Fire of 2007, which increases your chance of spotting moose in the new young growth and produces fabulous blueberries in July and August. A light trailmix is provided.
Offered Thursdays
$155 Day Guest | Lodge Guest $125
*These activities do require active participation. You will be entering and experiencing a wilderness area.*
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than 30 days in advance will receive a 100% refund of the deposit. Cancellations made within 30 days – 72 hours will be refunded the deposit minus a software/processing fee. Cancellations made within 72 hours will forfeit the full 25% deposit. If we cancel the activity/rental for any reason, a 100% refund will be issued within 7 – 10 business days.
Lodge Overnight Guests Rates: We are pleased to offer discounted rates for overnight lodge guests. While our deposit policy is the same for all activity bookings, lodge guests will receive applicable discounted rates at the time of final billing on the day of their activity.