A very rugged 30 mile trail in the BWCA. A trail guide can be found at https://www.boundarywaterstrails.org/powwow-trail-guide/ Volunteers have been hard at work and the trail is once again passible but there are still difficult sections.
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47.84, -91.38 · rel 11762860
47.84, -91.38 · rel 11762860
Powwow Trail
48,4 km from start to finish .
Minnesota · 47.84°N ·
91.38°W
48,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
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02 · The story
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03 · Landmarks
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04 · Intersecting routes
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05 · From the trail
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Powwow Trail is 48.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Powwow Trail takes approximately 12h 3min to complete.
No, Powwow Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Powwow Trail starts near coordinates 47.8011, -91.3063.
Powwow Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Powwow Trail is maintained and managed by Superior National Forest.