Backpacking AND Canoeing... Where?

“Backpacking is fun. So is canoeing. And canoes seem to be large enough to toss in a couple backpacks and head out. Where to? Good question. That's what I need help with. I live in Ohio, am willing to travel to Canada or anywhere that I could drive to in 1-2 days. I am looking to do a week long outing. Only requirements are good views (either from the canoe or from a trail). Any suggestions?”

“buffalo river baybe! it's got it all! NW arkansas. check it out”

“Algonquin, Canada”

“Boundary Waters”

“by the way, good question, i hope we get some good answers”

“my answer WAS good biotch! i liked yers too josh, never heard of buddars....”

“I agree with stratdewd that the Buffalo River is a great place, but it's gettin' kind of low right now.

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“i was on the buffalo when the water was so fast there were bent in half canoes all over.
yea, stratdewd, it was a good answer, by the way, awesome place”

“I have heard and and seen a lot of good things about this area. Premier area for canoeing/camping.”

“good point owldood, that's why i'd go on the lower buffalo this time o year. 27 miles, no roads, and a river runs through it. there's a large creek , i ferget the name, about half way down that run, it's would be cool to hike up in there. also a couple ghost towns that the wilderness has reclaimed. i checked one out, it was cool(buffalo city i think it was). rush has some awesome dayhiking, up to the old zink mines. we found an old studibaker about a half mile back in a mine. AWESOME!”

“i smell a trip coming on”

“lemme get through this wyoming trip and hell yeah man, i need to float that run this summer. we're leaving friday & will be back the following sat. after that, lets get one planned.”

“i think stikdik was talking about labor day weekend or something. that lower part of the river looks very nice.”

“it rocks! lots of paddling but i never care! its' hot but the water is always nearby to jumo into.”

“The Wisconsin River is great! Sandbars for camping, plenty of towns along the way for supplies. Some of the outfitters can be found at www.iit.edu/~travel/wiscanr.html and check out www.muscodayachtclub.org these boys party!!”

“killarney provincial park, ontario”

“canoe down pine creek in PA, backpack west rim trail, mid state trail and black forest trail, all of which are close to the creek. it's a little low now, but very beautiful.”

“Suwannee River. Canoe it and hike the Florida trail along its banks.

Keep it as a cold weather option.”

“East TN.. where the AT crosses the Ocoee... around Ducktown somewhere.. have to get a map out to know for sure..”

“i'm with josh on this one, come on up to the bwcaw, or go on into canada to the quetico, but the boundary waters is just as nice, and ya don't have to worry 'bout all the canadian paper crap, one permit is all ya need. i think ya can easily find 7 days worth in the bw, i've done quite a few trips up there, and i only see the same areas again 'cause they're so beautiful.”

“BWCA is definately on my list.”

“Stratdude, Algonquin is Canadian park that ajoins Boundry Waters. It's supposed to be much more wild and less traveled.”

“Alaska. Sorry, not a 1 or 2 day drive.”

“Wait a second..no it's not! That's quiticko (sp?) I'm thinking of. I have no IDEA what I'm talking about! (don't listen to me, lol)”

“Boundary Waters all the way”

“Algonquin is another Ontario park that is famous for canoeing. Are you looking for lakes or rivers? If you are going to go to Ontario gor to wabakimi. If you include all the surrounding provincial wilderness parks it is almost 7 million acres of lakes and rivers. That is to far for what you are looking for just thought i would metion it though”

“Sylvania Recreation Area, Watersmeet, MI in the UP, lots of portage lakes with no motors allowed.”

“I second mtnman's suggestion. Canoe in to remote campsites (or car camp) with trails. Canoe rental a couple of miles outside the park.

I prefer Quetico over BWCA. Fewer people and you don't have to paddle Moose Lake. Have used Canoe Canada outfitters in Atakokin (sp?) for partial outfitting, rent canoes (comes with paddles, yokes & pfd's) they handle the permits and will take you to put-in and take-out points. They will also help plan your route to meet your needs, ability and interest. I take all my own gear and food.

Many other places in Northern Wisconsin and UP for hiking & canoeing.”

“Labor Day weekend is a go on the Buffalo as far as Im concerned. will be posting info on it soon enough...BNR...here we go again...no lost cameras this time.

slosh...you gonna do the little miami with me in 2 weeks?”

“I agree, Boundry Waters are great, However, I would also highly recommend Yellowstone NP. Put in on Lewis lake, paddle around the edge of the lake (ask the ranger why you shouldn't paddle stright across the lake) to Lewis Channel, Paddle up the channel as far as you can then portage by towing the canoe a mile upstream to Shoshone Lake. Lots of great hiking trails around Shoshone. Spend several days exploring the lake, lots of big game animal to be found there. (you are not at the top of the food chain there). After leaving Shoshone lake via Lewis channel, an exciting ride to say the least Take a float trip down the Snake River, Class 1, 2 and 3. Then there is Jackson Lake, Jenny Lake, and others that I forget the name of in Grand Tetons, endless packing areas there that you can canoe to. The Buffalo is a good River, but low water is a problem this time of the year. Its very boney.”

“i did the little miami today. yep, i'm there. i actually thought you were gonna be in town this weekend, though. i heard something about the 2nd weekend in july or something. i probly won't be able to get off work sun. but i don't have to be in til 5 anyway. then again i might be able to get off.”