Off-Grid Outdoor Adventures in Grand Marais with Bear Track

Located in Grand Marais, Minnesota, Bear Track Outfitting Co., along with Bally Creek Cabins and Fishin' Chics Charters, offers a distinctive outdoor experience centered on exploring the rugged Northwoods and the expansive wilderness of the Gunflint Trail area. For those looking to get away from modern distractions, their off-grid cabins at Bally Creek provide a wood-heated, no-electricity retreat, perfect for adventurers seeking a true backcountry feel. The cabins sit amidst dense forest with cross-country ski trails that stretch across pristine snowy terrain in winter and accessible hiking routes in warmer months. These accommodations emphasize simplicity and connection to nature, providing a genuine Minnesota wilderness feel, including outhouse facilities and lantern lighting.

Bear Track Outfitting Co. is an established outfitter with experience providing hiking and canoe trips, as well as fishing charters primarily around Isle Royale and the Gunflint Trail corridor. While some recent guests noted challenges with equipment condition and communication, longtime visitors appreciate the authentic nature of the experience and the personal attention from a small, regionally rooted company. In particular, their fishing charters from Grand Marais offer access to some of Lake Superior’s prime fishing waters, known for their cold-water species and rugged beauty.

The region itself is famed for its natural features, including ancient volcanic rock formations and dense boreal forests populated by characteristic Northwoods wildlife such as moose and bald eagles. Grand Marais sits on the edge of Lake Superior, providing spectacular lake views, scenic cliffs, and an outdoor playground year-round. The area is also steeped in the history of Native American Ojibwe communities and early European settlers who shaped this corner of Minnesota’s wilderness.

Whether you are here to canoe, fish, hike, or just experience a slower, rustic pace in a wood-heated cabin, Bear Track Outfitting Co. stands out for its commitment to helping visitors access this authentic northern Minnesota adventure. The combination of the company’s deep local roots, prime access to Lake Superior, and off-grid cabin stays makes it a unique destination for wilderness lovers visiting Grand Marais.