BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
January 05 2025
Entry Point 24 - Fall Lake
Fall Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by Kawishiwi Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 7 miles. "Access is a boat landing at Fall Lake. Several trip options to Newton, Basswood, & Mud Lakes with additionalportages." This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 14
Elevation: 1324 feet
Latitude: 47.9527
Longitude: -91.7213
"This trip will be taking off from Fall Lake up through Newton Falls portage onto Pipestone Bay campsites. 3 day, 2 night trip into the wilderness.
Number of Permits per Day: 14
Elevation: 1324 feet
Latitude: 47.9527
Longitude: -91.7213
"This trip will be taking off from Fall Lake up through Newton Falls portage onto Pipestone Bay campsites. 3 day, 2 night trip into the wilderness.
2008 2 week Solo
by Canoedad2
Trip Report
Entry Date:
August 15, 2008
Entry Point:
Fall Lake
Exit Point:
Fall Lake (24)
Number of Days:
14
Group Size:
1
Trip Introduction:
A 2 week 130 mile solo from Fall Lake along the
Canadian border to Finger Lake and back again. Using
Hennessey Hammock, alcohol stove and a mission to meet
my boy scout troop on day 7 on Finger for a lay over
day then return.
Report
A 2 week 130 mile solo from Fall Lake along the Canadian border to Finger Lake and back again. Using Hennessey Hammock, alcohol stove and a mission to meet my boy scout troop on day 7 on Finger for a lay over day then return.