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what Snow Tracks had to say about the trails in
our area...
Lake Kabetogama is the "Gateway to scenic
Voyageurs National Park". Hundreds of miles of
groomed marked trails through pine-filled
northwoods forests and snow-covered lakes await
you for a snowmobiling experience unequaled
anywhere.
Trails within the Park create a large loop that
encompasses Rainy, Kabetogama, Namakan, Sand
Point and Crane lakes. There are short portages
between lakes, but it's primarily lake top
riding in the 110 mile network.
A ride on the Chain of Lakes on the Kabetogama
Peninsula is a MUST! This 13 mile trail winds
naturally through the heart of Voyageurs and is
barely wide enough for a snowmobile but will
transport you back to the early days of the
sport. The park isn't the only area with
exciting trails to ride, trails outside the park
also provide their own scenic beauty and
opportunities.
The Arrowhead Trail is another must-experience
trail, which stretches 75 miles from the town of
Cook to south of International Falls. Riders can
experience it all on this stretch. From
International Falls, it starts with a six-mile
jaunt of the flat, straight Blue Ox Trail.
Halfway to Littlefork, the Arrowhead ventures
eastward toward Kabetogama, and
 after fording a
few streams, it dives south into the rolling,
winding woodlands. The hills increase in size,
and then slowly decrease into a flatter,
lake-dotted terrain as one gets closer to Cook.
While exciting trails run throughout Voyageur
country, the best part is the absolute quietness
that one finds while stopped in the middle of
one of the frozen lakes. It's a place to take in
the solitude and splendor of winter and the
sheer beauty of an area where there are truly no
roads. This is also a great place for those
hardy enough to try winter camping, and
campsites dot the shorelines and islands.
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice and spear
fishing can all be enjoyed in magical winter
solitude. Echo Bay Trail, located in the
Kabetogama Community is just one of several
groomed ski trails in the area. When the sun
sets over this vast, remote and unspoiled area,
some are even lucky enough to experience the
beautiful, colorful and dancing aurora borealis,
or the spectacular "Northern Lights".
Kabetogama is a snowmobile friendly area. We'll
greet you at one of our fine lodges with a cup
of hot coffee, good food and friendly
conversation. |
