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October 14 2025
Entry Point 6 - Slim Lake
Slim 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 is a 90-rod portage to Slim Lake Portages to three additional lakes.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1210 feet
Latitude: 47.9958
Longitude: -91.9599
Slim Lake - 6
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1210 feet
Latitude: 47.9958
Longitude: -91.9599
Slim Lake - 6
Snowbank Trail
by MN_Lindsey
Trip Report
Entry Date:
May 27, 2022
Entry Point:
Snowbank Lake Only
Number of Days:
3
Group Size:
2
Trip Introduction:
Report
My recent trip to Snowbank Trail! This was actually EP 74, but that wasn’t an option on the drop down. ;)
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