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Title: Is Spring Creek paddleable?
Post by Arrowhead Paddler on Feb 23^rd, 2010 at 4:21am

Hello everyone,
I was wondering if Spring Creek in the western BWCA is large enough for feasible paddling. I like those little rivers in that part of the park, but Spring Creek looks like it might be a bit small. I am not put off by wading and lining, but I don't want to walk the whole way. It seems like you would have the place to yourself as it's off the main travel routes. If anyone has any info or experience on this creek, I would love to hear. Thanks!

Title: Re: Is Spring Creek paddleable?
Post by old_salt on Feb 23^rd, 2010 at 3:57pm

only in flood...at least, thats what I've heard...

Title: Re: Is Spring Creek paddleable?
Post by VoyageurNorth on Feb 23^rd, 2010 at 11:49pm

People I know that have traveled that area have the shop known as "Spring Creek Outfitters" a canoe/gear store in Mountain Iron MN.

Their website is (You need to Login or Register and I'm sure one of the guys who owns the shop will be at the Madison Wi - Canoecopia show in a few weeks.

Title: Re: Is Spring Creek paddleable?
Post by Arrowhead Paddler on Feb 24^th, 2010 at 12:40am

Thanks for the help OS and VN.

Title: Re: Is Spring Creek paddleable?
Post by nctry_Ben on Feb 24^th, 2010 at 4:07am

If I recall Spring Creek when your coming from Sunday Lake looks bigger than the Bear Trap, but peters out pretty quick to a creek... Yep, Chuck from Spring Creek Outfitters is well versed in that area... The web site is (You need to Login or Register They have a toll free number on the web site and ask for Chuck.