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Entry Point 16 - Moose/Portage River (North of Echo Trail)
Moose/Portage River (north) entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by La Croix Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 27 miles. Access is a 160-rod portage heading North from the Echo Trail.
Number of Permits per Day: 5
Elevation: 1348 feet
Latitude: 48.1230
Longitude: -92.0991
A favorite route offering many trip options and memorable things to see including;
World Class fishing for all four BWCA Species
Pictographs
Soaring granite hills and cliffs
Small lakes
Small rivers
Tumbling rapids and waterfalls
Wildlife, including Moose
Vistas from high points across the region if you're willing to climb. Rating Easy to Moderate. Day One. Get to EP16 off of the Echo Trail early. The initial portage is long, but well worn and smooth, sloping gently downgrade to the launch area. Load your canoe and head North. You'll be paddling with the slight current on this narrow winding river. The water is clear and make sure to tell the bowperson to watch for looming rocks!
Number of Permits per Day: 5
Elevation: 1348 feet
Latitude: 48.1230
Longitude: -92.0991
A favorite route offering many trip options and memorable things to see including;
World Class fishing for all four BWCA Species
Pictographs
Soaring granite hills and cliffs
Small lakes
Small rivers
Tumbling rapids and waterfalls
Wildlife, including Moose
Vistas from high points across the region if you're willing to climb. Rating Easy to Moderate. Day One. Get to EP16 off of the Echo Trail early. The initial portage is long, but well worn and smooth, sloping gently downgrade to the launch area. Load your canoe and head North. You'll be paddling with the slight current on this narrow winding river. The water is clear and make sure to tell the bowperson to watch for looming rocks!
Entry point 16
by Dfitz
Trip Report
Entry Date:
July 16, 2019
Entry Point:
Moose/Portage River (north)
Number of Days:
5
Group Size:
5
Trip Introduction:
Hello everyone! Need help! We were coming out of the portage point into Nina moose lake today July 20 and realized we forgot a bag on that portage! It is a red and black back pack with rain gear and other things I can identify for you! We left a message for anyone who finds it on the entry board! If found can you please call Dawn at(218) 831-6572
Day 1 of 5
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Day 2 of 5
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Day 3 of 5
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Day 4 of 5
Friday, July 19, 2019
Day 5 of 5
Saturday, July 20, 2019
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