ViDEO: Caribou Rock Trail to Border Route Trail BWCA Minnesota PART 1

**Shug** · 09-19-2015, 08:32

Been meaning to get back up to this area on the Gunflint Trail in Northern Minnesota. Was up there in Winter 15 or so years ago with Hickery. Took the Caribou Rock Trail to the Border Route Trail. The Caribou Rock Trail is a tough little trail for sure. One of the most challenging that I have done in Minnesota for sure. Caught me by surprise. It is beautiful and rugged and has a wonderful pay-off.
Takes about 5 to 6 hours to drive up there from my house and even though I left early, by the time one stops for gas and snacks and picking up the BWCA Permit and finding the traihead the day is late already. So....by the time I got to the border Route Trail I was tired and the day dusk was looming. Had to stealth camp off the trail but that is within regulations if you are well off trail and do low impact camping. No fire. Perfect for me and my hammock. Did not want to night hike with those rocks and cliffs.
Whoooooooo Buddy.
Shug

Filmed with my Canon ELPH 110 digital camera

I had a wonderful hike back down to Moss Lake Camp in the rain and thunder. Terrific hammock view and spot for the night. Had a good dinner and some quality hammock time. Windy windy night and the Hammockgear cuben fiber tarp did its job.
It is a long drive up there but truly worth it.
Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Shug of the Third Person thanks you for watching

**lesspayne** · 09-19-2015, 08:40

You inspire me to go camping....to the woods

**BigRed77** · 09-19-2015, 09:31

Great video! Heading out to Chattooga River next weekend. Can't wait! BigRed77

**alifeoutdoors** · 09-19-2015, 10:32

Man gorgeous stealth camp. Thankee for sharing the trip. Aye I need to plan that thru hike as well, beautiful trail. Wife won't let me solo that one though.

**OCDave** · 09-19-2015, 16:28

Originally Posted by alifeoutdoors

... Wife won't let me solo that one though...

Because she is worried about your safety or, she doesn't want you to enjoy that hike without her?

**nothermark** · 09-19-2015, 18:21

Looked like a fun trip even if cut shorter than you planned. Just getting out into country like that does it!

**Shug** · 09-19-2015, 19:34

Originally Posted by lesspayne

You inspire me to go camping....to the woods

Yessir and Whoooooo Buddy))))

Originally Posted by BigRed77

Great video! Heading out to Chattooga River next weekend. Can't wait! BigRed77

Have a good safe time out there.

Originally Posted by alifeoutdoors

Man gorgeous stealth camp. Thankee for sharing the trip. Aye I need to plan that thru hike as well, beautiful trail. Wife won't let me solo that one though.

Hickery and plan to thru it someday.......

Originally Posted by nothermark

Looked like a fun trip even if cut shorter than you planned. Just getting out into country like that does it!

It was only a two nighter from the get-go.......busy weekend kinda.

**Hawk-eye** · 09-19-2015, 20:58

That sire ... is one fine campsite ... dang fine campsite! Corpse feet in camp shoes! Ha! I like the concept ... very clever pal.

**JSH** · 09-19-2015, 21:26

Thanks Shug. Really enjoyed the trip report. The view from your stealth camp was pretty decent. Lots of special places out there in the woods. Nice to take the time to notice tham. Thanks for sharing.