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Canoe Routes Trace Historic Paths of Fur Traders
The Sawmill Lake Primitive Canoe Route: This canoe route begins at the Sawmill Lake campground, 16 miles east of Spooner on Hwy. 70, 2 miles south on Hwy. B, 5 miles east on Birchwood Fire Lane. The portage trail accesses nine separate lakes, with most portages less than 100 yards. The campground has 20 primitive campsites with tables and fire rings, but no electricity. The lakes along this route are relatively deep, with maximum depths of up to 40 feet. Bass and panfish are abundant, however many of these lakes are prone to winterkill. Of particular interest is the presence of Green Sunfish. Loyhead lake Primitive Canoe Route: This canoe route is located 7 miles north of Birchwood. The route begins at Loyhead Lake at the boat landing on the Birchwood fire lane. The portage trail accesses 7 separate lakes with most portages less than 200 yards. Marked canoe routes lead you along the Yellow River in the southern
part of Washburn County and the Totogatic River in the north, as well as the Namekagon National Scenic Riverway. The Namekagon District Visitor Center provides maps, field guides and information about camping and river conditions. Located on Hwy. 63 just north of Trego, the center features exhibits on local history, as well as an aquarium, slide show and children’s touch table. Call 715-635-8346 for hours.
UpNorthAction.com | Oct/Nov 2021
Northwest Region
Canoeing two special waterways in Washburn County will set you back in time – about 200 years ago when Native Americans and the fur traders used the routes to access more than 30 lakes as they traded goods and furs. Known today as the Loyhead and Sawmill Lake Primitive Canoe Routes, the historic routes offer splendid canoeing and camping opportunities.
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