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April 27 2024

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

Kawishiwi lodge

by Coreyleapley
Trip Report

Entry Date: June 14, 2023
Entry Point: Crab Lake and Cummings from Burntside Lake
Number of Days: 7
Group Size: 4

Trip Introduction:
Set off from the Kawishiwi lodge on to lake 1, 2, and 3. First time going to Boundary waters and going next year with my friend for 2 weeks

Day 1 of 7


Wednesday, June 14, 2023

 



Day 2 of 7


Thursday, June 15, 2023

 



Day 3 of 7


Friday, June 16, 2023

 



Day 4 of 7


Saturday, June 17, 2023

 



Day 5 of 7


Sunday, June 18, 2023

 



Day 6 of 7


Monday, June 19, 2023

 



Day 7 of 7


Tuesday, June 20, 2023

 


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