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January 08 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.
Solo from snowbank
by muddy
Trip Report
Entry Date:
August 25, 2010
Entry Point:
Snowbank Lake
Number of Days:
3
Group Size:
1
Trip Introduction:
It has been years since my last bw trip and this was my first ever solo. First time on the west side. I did not spend much time picking an entry point, one close to Ely I thought would be nice.
Report
Saturday, August 26, 2017 It was 47 degrees at 6am. We quickly packed up our tent and hit the road. We stopped in Grand Marias at the municipal camp ground & took a $3.00 shower it was heaven. Clean clothes too. We then stopped for breakfast along scenic highway 61 at Cascade Restaurant it was great & reasonable. Had my first cup of coffee since Thursday before we left. We also had a great view of Lake Superior. We then headed to Tofte to drop off the canoe. The sky was dark and gray looking like it could rain any minute. We stopped at Ranger Station to feed our dog & re organize the truck, boy does it stink. Just as we left Tofte it started pouring rain. We made all our necessary calls that we were safe & headed home to Nebraska looks like we will be home around 9:00 p.m. We will sleep in our own bed tonight. What a great trip!
Lakes Traveled:
Snowbank Lake,
Boot Lake,
Ensign Lake,
Ashigan Lake,
Gibson Lake,
Cattyman Lake,
Adventure Lake,
Jitterbug Lake,
Disappointment Lake,
Parent Lake,
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