Some thoughts about the trip: from Yahoo maps and Google maps it looks like it's about one hour from Tofte to Sawbill Outfitters and another hour to Brule Lake. Sawbill Trail must be a dirt road, each of the legs is about 25 miles.
I would like to summarize a couple of options for the beginning of the trip:
We decided on option 1:
1. Tofte Lodging option:
- Pick up canoes at Sawtooth Outfitters in Tofte. Jim made reservations
- Pick up permit at Tofte Ranger Station Before 5PM on 8/18 or after 7AM on 8/19
- Spend night in Tofte (AmericInn has openings and pool!). Dave made reservations
- Head for #41 as early as possible
- Pros: a little more flexibility, comfortable digs, especially if it rains; dinner at restaurant
- Cons: about 30-45 minutes longer approach to entry point
2. Spend night at Sawbill Lake, Superior National Forest Campground option
- Pick up Permit at Tofte Ranger Station before 5PM on 8/18
- Pick up canoes at Sawbill Canoe Outfitters
- Sleep at SNF Campground next to outfitters. Wide open availability as of April 27)
- Head for #41 as early as possible
- Pros: less time to entry point (15-30 minutes time savings)
- Cons: break camp, need packed dinner, slight detour to get to entry point, if it rains, wet gear before taking off.
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