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March 29 2024

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!

Sioux Hustler Area Voyage

by Shug
Trip Report

Entry Date: June 29, 2015
Entry Point: Little Indian Sioux River (north)
Number of Days: 4
Group Size: 3

Trip Introduction:
Canoe Voyage in BWCA with Shug, Alex & Strung Out

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Yessir....got up to the Boundary Waters Wilderness Canoe Area again but this time in a canoe. Strung Out brought the canoe and Alex rented a kayak at REI and off we voyaged in the Sioux Hustler area. Put in on the Little sioux River and had three nights up in the Glory. Got some real nice sleep in the hammock whilst being bathed in the glimmer of the Full Moon. Loons cried and sang all night and greeted us when the morning came. Whoooooooo Buddy)))))) Shug

 


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