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Entry Point 1 - Trout Lake

Trout Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by La Croix Ranger Station near the city of Cook, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 30 miles. Access from LakeVermilion via 60-rod canoe portage or 180-rod portage that allows the use of portage wheels. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 12
Elevation: 1381 feet
Latitude: 47.9144
Longitude: -92.3220
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cooke350
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08/26/2014 11:07AM
 
New Trip Report posted by cooke350

Trip Name: First Trip For Daughter & Nephew.

Entry Point: 35

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cowdoc
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08/26/2014 10:10PM
 
Nice report. Looks like the kids loved it.

"What could happen?"
boonie
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08/27/2014 08:23PM
 
Thanks for the report - glad you had a nice trip with the kids. I haven't been to Isabella, but went in Island River years ago before the fire. I liked the area. It looks like the kids really had fun.
builditbetter22
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08/27/2014 09:18PM
 
Great report, thanks. I can't wait until my daughter is old enough to come with me

One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning
cooke350
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08/28/2014 03:31PM
 
Yes, cowdoc, the kids did love it! It's been almost 2 weeks now and I've heard my daughter talk about it a bunch of times with her friends and relatives.

Boonie, we talked about going in Island River if we go there again. It would be fun to give the kids a little river experience, along with some more portaging. Especially now that they know what to expect.

Builditbetter22, how old is your daughter? Mine is 9 now, and I thought it was a good age for her first BW trip. She's old enough to be helpful and to entertain herself. We started doing island trips with our kids when my son was about that age, but I didn't take him into the BW until he was 17. I really wish I would've brought him in earlier, though.
cyclones30
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08/29/2014 12:07PM
 
Nice report and glad you could take some first-timers! BTW, I like those rims better w/out center caps anyway...
bfurlow
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08/30/2014 08:52PM
 
Sounds like a really nice trip for you and your family. Makes me look forward to taking my kids when they are ready for it.


Thanks for sharing.
Brandon
AndySG
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08/31/2014 03:19PM
 

Nice report! Its great you took the kids creating a lifetime of memories. Well worth the extra work.
hwdhusky
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03/27/2017 01:05PM
 
Nice report. It looks like the kids had a blast. It's been a few years, hopefully everyone has made it back since and are still enjoying their time in the BWCA. Those were some crappies by the way!!!
vnzill
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03/28/2017 10:25AM
 
Always love seeing kids in the outdoors. Thanks for the report.

Hitting alligators with your paddle causes problems
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