BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
January 08 2025
Entry Point 77 - South Hegman Lake
South Hegman 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 16 miles. Access is a 80-rod portage to South Hegman Lake.
Number of Permits per Day: 1.5 (varies by day)
Elevation: 1282 feet
Latitude: 48.0336
Longitude: -91.9250
From Big Lake - 7
Number of Permits per Day: 1.5 (varies by day)
Elevation: 1282 feet
Latitude: 48.0336
Longitude: -91.9250
From Big Lake - 7
Lac La Criox
by IndyBeaver
Trip Report
Entry Date:
July 07, 2009
Entry Point:
Little Vermilion Lake (Crane Lake)
Exit Point:
Moose/Portage River (north) (16)
Number of Days:
5
Group Size:
3
Trip Introduction:
Report
We Started Late,Noon. Had 20MPH wind that did not let up all Day. That Night it bumps up to 2 40MPH for 4-5 Hours. The next Day it drop back to 20MPH, & Stays for 3 days w/ light Rain. I will say this, it was the most Solitude I,ve ever had.
discuss this trip report (4 comments) - last post on December 16, 2009