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Entry Point 43 - Bower Trout lake

Bower Trout Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Gunflint Ranger Station near the city of Grand Marais, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 25 miles. Access is a 72-rod portage from small parking area into Bower Trout. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 1
Elevation: 1650 feet
Latitude: 47.9469
Longitude: -90.4442
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dogwoodgirl
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08/11/2009 09:28PM
 
New Trip Report posted by dogwoodgirl

Trip Name: Bower Trout in early August.

Entry Point: 43

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~On to Fort Chipewyan before the snow flies!
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Ho Ho
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08/11/2009 10:03PM
 
Excellent! A good trip and report.

I'm surprised the outfitter wouldn't give you an extra paddle - at least just a cheap one. I always just fasten it to the thwarts where it stays the whole trip, so it never gets left behind. But since you had one extra it was not a big deal.
alpine525
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08/12/2009 08:12AM
 
Sounds like a great trip - thanks for taking us along!

Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. Dalai Lama
nojobro
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08/12/2009 02:29PM
 
Thanks for posting this report! You made good use of the jello mold oven, didn't you? ;-) Nice work on your big "catch." Ha.

A general comment to all...do you ever read these reports and wish you could trip with these people? I think that after nearly every one...and I have many more to read. Thanks all for taking the time to share these trip reports...love 'em.
Twitch
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08/15/2009 09:29PM
 
This was the best trip EVER since I wasn't a wimp this time!

Don't worry, when you are old and unable to move, we will still duff you out with us so you can use your jello mold ovens.

~Alex~
TomT
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08/17/2009 05:14PM
 
Looks like a good time was had by all. Nice trip report.

"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." --- George Bernard Shaw
Bog
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08/17/2009 10:12PM
 
I love reading trip reports. Thanks for sharing with us. Glad you caught another newbie!
outdoorguy54494
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08/18/2009 07:41PM
 
Thanks for posting! I love to read others adventures.
spottedowl
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08/18/2009 09:17PM
 
That sounds like fun. It sounds like you get into cooking in Bw, something I never really paid attention to, but am starting to. My 1st big portaging trip started at Bower Trout and ended at Ram Lake, necessitating a 2 mile hike back to my car at the BT EP. I had beer in my cooler which made the walk more urgent, but I have to admit I was a little ragged after that trip. If you ever get the chance treat yourself to the portage from Misquah lake to Little Trout Lake. It's juicy-an all time favorite. AHH the memories. Thanks for sharing.

swimming upstream makes you stronger
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