Events

Paddle and Hike

When

September 28, 2025    
9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Where

Ojibway Lake Public Access
Ojibway Lake Road, Ely, Minnesota

Event Type

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You’re invited to join the NCTA Ely Northwoods and Kekekabic Trail Chapters for a unique hiking opportunity on the future NCT route east of Ely.

  • Sunday 9/28, 9:30 a.m., meet at the Ojibway Lake public access (map)
  • Paddle across Ojibway Lake to the roller portage at Triangle Lake
  • Hike the flagline for the new trail from the roller portage to Jewell Lake (map)
  • Paddle back to the Ojibway landing from the Jewell Lake/Ojibway Lake portage

Anticipate finishing up between 1 and 2. Bring along water, lunch and sturdy hiking shoes. Canoes, paddles, and life jackets will be provided. Register for the hike by sending an email to kek@northcountrytrail.org.

Meet at the Ojibway Lake public access off of the Fernberg Rd. on Ojibway Lake Rd. (map)

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