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Entry Point 4 - Crab Lake & Cummings Lake
Crab Lake and Cummings from Burntside Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Kawishiwi Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 23 miles. Access from Burntside Lake with a 320-rod portage to Crab Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1406 feet
Latitude: 47.9337
Longitude: -92.0269
Crab Lake & Cummings Lake - 4
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1406 feet
Latitude: 47.9337
Longitude: -92.0269
Crab Lake & Cummings Lake - 4
August 2019 Grandkids first Trip - Sawbill
by ghamer
Trip Report
Entry Date:
August 09, 2019
Entry Point:
Sawbill Lake
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
6
Trip Introduction:
My daughter, her husband and 3 kids (ages 8-10) had little experience camping and had not been to the Boundary Waters before, so this was their introductory trip. We spent 4 days exploring from Sawbill Lake, and had a blast!
This trip report is a link to the 11 minute YouTube slide show.
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