Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Eastern Region: The Essential Guide to Minnesota’s Paddling Country

Plan your perfect canoe trip in the eastern BWCAW with 28 entry points and dozens of routes near Grand Marais, Minnesota.

Spanning over a million acres on the US-Canada border, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in northeastern Minnesota is a world-renowned destination for paddlers. With a canoe or kayak, you can paddle its remote lakes and rushing rivers, near waterfalls and through pristine forests. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a weeklong expedition, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: Eastern Region by Louis Dzierzak helps you find the perfect route for your ability, interests, and schedule.

Since 1979, this classic guide—and its companion volume covering the western region—has been the trusted resource for navigating the BWCAW, which offers more than 1,000 lakes, 1,200 miles of canoe routes, and 154 miles of portage trails. This updated edition focuses on 28 entry points near Grand Marais, Minnesota, via the Sawbill Trail and the Gunflint Trail. For each entry point, you’ll find route options for both short and extended trips, with detailed planning information to help you make the most of your time in the wilderness.

Inside you’ll find:

• Complete trip data, including total distance, time, and difficulty
• Permit and quota requirements, plus recommended Fisher maps
• Day-by-day details, including portage info, campsite suggestions, and more
• Fishing recommendations for surrounding lakes and rivers
• Expert tips on navigation and points of interest
• BONUS: Lake Index for Fishing, covering all 242 lakes featured in the guide

• Publication date: 2 July 2026
• Page count: 264
• Dimensions: Height 140 mm; Width 216 mm; Thickness 15 mm
• Publisher: Wilderness Press
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN-13: 9781643591100