An over look of the lakes and forest of Ely, Minnesota.

[wil-der-nis]

noun

1. a wild and uncultivated region, as of forest or desert, uninhabited or inhabited only by wild animals; a tract of wasteland.
2. a tract of land officially designated as such and protected by the U.S. government.
3. any desolate tract, as of open sea.

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Welcome to Portage Trail Outfitters, nestled on the pristine banks of Ensign Lake, part of northern Minnesota’s world famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). At Portage Trail Outfitters, we pride ourselves on catering to your idea of an outdoor wilderness experience. Whether your sense of the great outdoors is a luxurious private cabin, or a bunkhouse to crash in before a peaceful and secluded trip into the wild, we can help you out.

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The sky view of the lakes and forests in the Boundary Waters.

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Three different options to suit your adventure needs!

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OUTFITTING

Here are some of our some of our outfitting options. We provide the following equitment in the packages for rent, along with items that you can purchase. Click more info to see the details!

Minimalist Package

$100/Night

Leave No Trace Package

$150/Night

Wilderness Act Package

$200/Night

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