Quickest way to Ear Falls, Ontario

[mthunter]

We are headed up in a week and a half and I have some of the guys saying we should go through Baudette and some saying it's shorter through International Falls. From looking at maps I tend to think International Falls is the way to go. Any other opinions? We are coming from Minneapolis.

Also does anyone know if there is Cell phone coverage in the Dryden and/or Ear Falls area?

Thanks for any help guys

[This message has been edited by mthunter (edited 08-24-2004).]

[Stratosman]

Go through I.F., I believe you even head East from there. We had no coverage in Dryden this year with cell phones.

[fishnutbob]

Hunter, Just returned from Ear Falls been going for 30 years to my fly in cabin. I like 71 on the east side 0f LOTW to kenora then right to Vermillion Bay and left to ear Falls instead of 502 to Dryden. Road construction is less and If you travel at night less chance of Moose & deer collision, but you still need to watch for animals on 71. The road is better on 71. I did have cell phone coverage in Ear Falls with verizon. I fly out of Ear Falls. Good Luck Bob

[Mark R]

From the Twin Cities I would say go thru IF. It's a toss up on 502 or 71 If it's your 1st time and pulling a boat I would say take 71 north and skip 502. I get phone service with Verizone out of Ear Falls.

[Big G]

Yes, IFs is a better, easier way. I always stop in Dryden to get a little gas and you can pick up some bait there too, at a reasonable cost.

Just watch out for moose.......One year, we counted 4 or 5 on the trip up from Vermillion Bay to Ear Falls........

[mthunter]

2 to 1 in favor of I.F.
Thanks for the info guys