![]() ![]() It’s a good read about pictographs in the BWCA. If you’re into mysterious places in the Boundary Waters, check out Magic on the Rocks. Hug the eastern shore until you find the portage back into Sawbill Lake. Kelso Lake forks and you’ll want to take the western fork to a short portage into Alton Lake. Opposite the dolmen is a trail that leads to the old Kelso Mountain fire tower.Īfter investigating and wondering about the dolmen, paddle south. Some say the dolmen had runes–now gone–carved into it. Spinster’s Rock is allegedly the entrance to a neolithic burial chamber. Fancy finding a large concentration of dolmens in the same place The largest concentration of dolmens in the world can be found in Carnac, Brittany. Forest Service workers or it is a glacier erratic. A dolmen is (usually) an underground tomb that is marked by the presence of standing stone topped by one lying flat stone. Many people attached different legends to the dolmen–some of them are: it’s a Viking marker it marks an ancient copper mine it was built by bored U.S. It’s easy to miss, so keep your eyes peeled. Unprecedented 4,200-year-old rock art etching of animal herd found in Golan tomb Article in Asian Archaeology reveals forms of ancient art found in Israel’s Bronze Age burial chambers from. Before you reach Lajenida Lake, you’ll see the dolmen on the eastern shoreline. Join us while we hunt for the Viking dolmen. To find the dolmen, continue paddling north along the Kelso River. Experts believe fifth-century Vikings placed a dolmena large stone perched upon three small rockssomewhere in the Boundary Waters. The furthest north site offers more privacy. Near the end of the lake are two campsites–both offer good tent pads and nice scenery. ![]() Along the south and western shoreline look at the edges of the bog to find pitcher plants. The Kelso River is a narrow passage through a bog. Follow the western shore until the bay half-way up Sawbill Lake. Head north, passing the narrows into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA). If you need a canoe, rent one from Sawbill Outfitters. The highlights include many large beaver lodges and the mysterious Viking dolmen.ĭescription: Start at the campground on Sawbill Lake. Paddle along varied terrain including birch forests, bogs, small and large lakes. Lakes Used: Sawbill Lake, Kelso River, Kelso Lake, Kelso River, Kelso Lake, Alton Lake, Sawbill LakeĮlevator Pitch: A short scenic day trip, that works as an overnight. Date: 1 August 2010: Source: Original Digital photo: Author: Kate Ware: Camera location: 51° 54 41.4 N, 10° 21 40.8 W. Experts believe fifth-century Vikings placed a dolmen-a large stone perched upon three small rocks-somewhere in the Boundary Waters. English: Dolmen Rock - ancient burial site - north of Tinnes, Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland. ![]()
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