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Boundary Waters Outfitters in Ely Minnesota

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Boundary Waters Outfitters in Ely, Minnesota

Boundary Waters Outfitters

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in Ely, Minnesota is home to the largest wilderness area east of the Rockies, with over a million acres of wilderness to explore. The Boundary Waters near Ely, Minnesota has the largest number of entry points into the Boundary Waters, and the most diverse number of wilderness canoe trips. Timber Trail Outfitters is one of the premier Boundary Waters outfitters, having outfitted canoeist into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) since 1939.

Before selecting one of the Boundary Waters outfitters near Ely, Minnesota, take a moment to view the video on the Boundary Waters we have created for you. Our web site (timbertrail.com) also has a web cam view of our lake, and our entry point into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). We are a full service canoe trip outfitter, committed to making your wilderness canoe trip the wonderful experience that you had hoped for.

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Experience the Boundary Waters Canoe Area with Timber Trail Outfitters

Timber Trail Outfitters and Boundary Waters Outfitters has been outfitting people into the area since the lodge opened in 1939. We offer complete or partial outfitting for day trips, overnight excursions or week-long expeditions into remote lakes by canoe or by motor boat. Our equipment is new and of the highest standard, and our service is unequalled in quality, and includes:

Timber Trail Resort facility with direct access to the BWCA

Boundary Waters and Quetico Park canoe trips

Complete and Partial outfitting

Guided and fly-in canoe trips

Nonprofit group rates and packages

Our focus is on customizing a vacation to meet your expectations of a successful and exciting Northwoods experience.

Timber Trail is one of the premier Boundary Waters Outfitters in Ely, Minnesota

Timber Trail Outfitters is located on the edge of the Boundary Waters and situated in the midst of a towering birch and pine forest on Farm Lake, just 7 miles from downtown Ely. There are several diverse and dynamic canoe routes available directly from our docks that allow you to explore from one to ten or more days. We are also centrally located and able to reach all the Ely area entry points with only a short transport.

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Article on Timber Trail Lodge and Ely, Minnesota

Articles on Timber Trail Lodge & the Boundary Waters
Timber Trail has been featured in:
The New York Times	The Washington Post
In-Fisherman Magazine	Minnesota Seasons Magazine
The Boundary Waters Journal	Pike On The Fly
Dodge Magazine	Men's Journal
and more!

Watch a movie on the Boundary Waters

Want to see the Boundary Waters right now? We have a short video showing you the Boundary Waters and the beauty it holds. After seeing this you won't be able to wait for you canoe trip to start! To watch the video choose 56k if you have dial-up service or 300k for DSL or Cable service. View it now. - Watch the video at 56K or 300K

This video is a trailer to the original movie produced by the Ely Tourism Association and Ely Outfitters Association. If you would like to purchase the full length movie please give us a call at 1-800-777-7348

Enjoy Timber Trail Lodges Web Cam

Timber Trail's web cam overlooks Farm Lake (southeast of Ely, Minnesota) and The Boundary Waters Canoe Area entry point #31.

Mission Statement

Timber Trail Outfitters is a full service canoe trip outfitter committed to providing: personal involvement, by the owners, in each phase of every canoe trip; professional, detailed trip planning; the finest canoeing and camping equipment; clean and modern accommodations; reasonable and competitive rates; and friendly, personalized service.

We, the owners, are dedicated to our mission; that is why we spend quality time with you, to attain your vacation wishes and do all things possible to help you achieve a memorable wilderness experience. We believe our service is unsurpassed in quality and while we are neither the largest nor the most expensive outfitter, you will find we can meet ALL of your outfitting needs.