BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
October 15 2025
Entry Point 19 - Stuart River
Stuart River 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 28 miles. Access is a 480-rod portage to the Stuart River.
Number of Permits per Day: 1
Elevation: 1237 feet
Latitude: 48.0955
Longitude: -91.9887
Stuart River - 19
Number of Permits per Day: 1
Elevation: 1237 feet
Latitude: 48.0955
Longitude: -91.9887
Stuart River - 19
October Guys Trip to Ensign Lake (Video Summary)
by dbjerknes
Trip Report
Entry Date:
October 08, 2020
Entry Point:
Moose Lake
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
7
Trip Introduction:
This one was extra special for our crew because my father-in-law was able to join us again.
Report
This one was extra special for our crew because my father-in-law was able to join us again. He's been battling prostate cancer for many years now. Last year he had a brain tumor removed and he lost some vision and balance. He worked his way back up to be able to come with us. He has an amazing attitude and is always doing "fantastic". We had another amazing trip/adventure and we were lucky to have very nice weather. The next week it snowed a few inches. I do a better job telling the story of our trips via video. I hope you enjoy it!
Outfitter - Williams and Hall
https://youtu.be/MUROXne3lt8
Lakes Traveled:
Moose Lake,
Newfound Lake,
Splash Lake,
Ensign Lake,
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