I have been looking at options for my routes this year, and I have been all over the board.  The route that I have been looking for some reason has been bothering me, and probably for no decent reason. Our group typically pushes hard for a day or two gets in the middle of the park and then slows down and slowly works our way out. For example, we have done Ferguson, Conmee, Camel, Poohbah. You get the idea the deeper into the park, less chance of crowds the better.
This year I have been looking at doing a loop through Lousia up to Glacier and then back down the Man Chain and back out again. We have 9 nights in the park (Last day in park is Labor Day), so I believe we have plenty of time. I believe my hang up with the route is the perceived notion that I am too close to two different entry points. Am I crazy?  If I choose the route is there a better direction to do the loop? Ely or Gunflint? (I only chose Ely because I have experience there.) Any other tips about the area?  My experience in this area is limited from PP to Agnes.