We arrived very late that Friday as the drive took 7 hours as a snow storm began just as we left the Twin Cities and continued for most of the 225 miles. The cabins are very nice! Click here for a virtual tour. The cabins are new and have electricity, electric heat, lights, 2 bunks where the bottom bunk is a full size bed, a porch, and a very private yard complete with a fire ring and picnic table. Because we were there in January and there was much snow and it was frigid, we did not use the outdoor amenities. An outhouse is located a short walk from the camper cabins and cold water is available nearby.
Upon returning to Bear Head on Saturday from the snowshoe hike to the pictographs and dinner in Ely, we were treated with a stunning moon halo and stars like crazy. We later learned that the temperature that evening quickly dropped below zero and plummeted to -27 degrees F. We went for about 1/2 hour walk in the campground area, appreciating the beauty and noting that the the cold air was taking our breath away, literally. We retreated to the cabin, which with the help of a space heater stayed plenty warm all night - too warm for Jack, actually :)
Because of the frigid conditions, we did not depart the cabin until after noon on Sunday. We packed up and checked out but then skied right at the park. By then it had warmed up to about 5 degrees. It was a wonderful experience, the trail a single track classic and freshly groomed. The trail goes through stands of large pines and snow was clinging to all the branches, a beautiful winter wonderland.
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