Angelworm Lake is really nice. Very pretty and serene. The views from around the lake are great. However, WARNING FOR HIKERS. There is a 'trail' that goes around the lake but because it is a Wilderness Area THE TRAILS ARE NOT MARKED. They want to protect the beauty and the 'feel' of loneliness. Ok thats great but for a hiker trying to accomplish a loop hike you can forget it unless you are pretty saavy with a topo map and compass. Good luck finding that map. There are so so so many intersecting trails from bear/moose/canoes/kayaks that you will not be sure which trail is for you. We attempted this as a day hike and half turned back and half got really really lost. We are talking exceptionally experienced hikers. So I do recommend the lake and the hike was nice till the lost thing became a factor. DO NOT GO WITHOUT A SUPER GREAT MAP, a COMPASS and a HEADLAMP.
A lo-o-o-ng hike through the trees gets you to this big lake. A trail of sorts goes around it in 14 miles. If you like hiking in the forest, this is a good hike. If you want big views, go elsewhere.
Bring your bug repellent or wear netting over your face. Beautiful hike. A little long but a great workout. The lake is beautiful. A good three hour expedition. Pack a lunch. It's beautiful once you reach the lake.
It's about two miles in from the parking lot to the shores of Angleworm Lake. Along the way you go past a beaver pond, over a bridge, and through typical BWCAW scenery. We've always gone in August, and the bugs haven't been bad then.
A long day trip into the Boundary Waters but it was a great outing for the family and we enjoyed finding and seeing the pictographs.