Spring Hike and Camp with BWAC

Join us for a hike and/or overnight camping event within Cleary Lake Regional Park. We’ll hike, we'll camp, we'll chat about BWAC, our mission, and all things Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, trips and gear! All are welcome, up to 35 attendees - we look forward to connecting with you.

Note: please prepare for this as if you were going backpacking, with food and gear that you would bring on an overnight trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Food will not be provided. Not sure what to bring? Check out this link. https://www.boundarywaterstrails.org/gear-list-for-trail-clearing-backpacking-canoeing-april

Cleary Lake Regional Park - Oak Grove Group Site (site is circled in blue on the map) We will do the 3-3.5 mile loop (in blue on the map). We're planning to meet at the Cleary Lake Pavilion (circled in red) for the day hike, and then everyone staying overnight can move cars over to the group site afterward.

The site may or may not have running water, depending on temperatures. Please be prepared to bring your own water. Vault toilets will be available. There is a short walk from the parking lot. While we love pets, we are not able to allow them for this event. Please be mindful of quiet hours after 10pm within state parks. Alcohol is not allowed at this event. No children under 14 please.

Even if you can't join for the overnight, feel free to join for the hike and discussion!

Please arrive with full pack you intend to use on trail. Tents only please

Schedule of events:
3:00 PM ARRIVE for hiking
4:00 PM ARRIVE at campground and setup camp
5:00 PM PROGRAM - Group welcome
5:15 PM DINNER
6:00 PM CAMPFIRE
10:00 PM CURFEW

Day TWO
8:00 AM Breakfast and Depart (checkout by 1pm)

Be sure to check-in upon arrival so you can be entered to win some BWAC swag!