The Powwow Trailhead offers parking and BWCAW permits for hikers traveling into the area. Permits are necessary for both day and overnight hiking.
The trailhead is the start of the 2.7 mile section of the trail known as the "Stem". At the end of the "Stem" you will find an intersection with the much larger "Loop" part of the Powwow trail. The "Loop" is over 25 miles in length. The intersection of the "Stem" and the "Loop" is known as the "Wye".