Portage Trail Outfitters
N6745 West Wilderness Way • Ely, MN 55731
555-890-4621 • info@portagetrailoutfitters.com
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About Portage Trail
Portage Trail Outfitters is a premier family resort offering modern accommodations with direct Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) access for those who want to incorporate a wilderness or fishing adventure into their Minnesota vacation. We are located just eight miles from Ely, Minnesota. Portage Trail Outfitters offers both motorized boating and Boundary Waters canoeing experiences and is surrounded by over one million acres of wilderness.
At Portage Trail Outfitters, keep your eyes open for a rare moose sighting, ears open for the soothing evening song of the Minnesota loon, and your heart open for one of the most memorable experiences of your life.
Guide Services
Portage Trail Outfitters is proud to offer fully guided trips. Take advantage of our wilderness experience and vast knowledge of the areas scenic beauty and wildlife hotspots. Ask for more information about our guide services when booking your stay!
Area Attractions
Portage Trail Outfitters is located only 8 miles northeast of Ely, MN. There are a variety of activities only a short drive away you may want to visit during your stay.
International Wolf Center
Did you know that red wolves are larger than coyotes and smaller than gray wolves or that red wolf packs are generally smaller than gray wolf packs? Find out much more about these interesting and intelligent species at the International Wolf Center.
North American Bear Center
Wolves not your thing? Visit the North American Bear Center to find out why male bears can lose over 100lbs over the winter months, and to see bears live in captivity.
Dorothy Molter Museum
Known as the Root Beer Lady, take a guided tour of the home of the last resident of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Widerness. Find out why she was a beloved host to countless travelers prior to 1987.