Hike, Camp & Connect: BWAC Spring Weekend (All Are Welcome)
Details
📅 Date: April 25–26, 2026
đź“Ť Location: Elm Creek Park Reserve (Admission: Free entry; on-site free parking)
Join us for hiking, camping, and great conversation about the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW)! We’ll talk about trips, gear, volunteering, and everything BWCA-related while enjoying time outdoors. All are welcome—you don’t need to be signed up for a trip to join us.
What to Expect
- Group hike(s)
- Overnight camping (optional)
- Discussions about BWAC and BWCAW experiences
- Casual, welcoming environment for all skill levels
What to Bring
- Prepare as if you're going on a BWCAW overnight trip:
- Backpacking gear (tent, sleeping system, etc.)
- All meals and snacks (food will not be provided)
- All your own water for the weekend
- Full pack you’d normally carry on the trail
Gear list: www.boundarywaterstrails.org/gear-list-for-trail-clearing-backpacking-canoeing-april
Facilities
- Vault toilets available
- Running water may NOT be available
- Short walk from the parking lot to the campsite
Important Guidelines
- No pets allowed
- No children under 14
- Quiet hours after 10:00 PM
- Tents only (no other shelter types)
Attendance
- Limited to 35 participants
- Day hikers welcome (you don’t have to camp overnight)