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October 14 2025
Entry Point 26 - Wood Lake
Wood 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 13 miles. Access to Wood Lake is a 180-rod portage. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1361 feet
Latitude: 47.9691
Longitude: -91.6001
Wood Lake - 26
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1361 feet
Latitude: 47.9691
Longitude: -91.6001
Wood Lake - 26
May 2022 South Kawishiwi River
by ghamer
Trip Report
Entry Date:
May 20, 2022
Entry Point:
South Kawishiwi River
Number of Days:
10
Group Size:
3
Trip Introduction:
When we picked up our permit the ranger warned us of high water and many capsizes. We proceeded with caution... ended up not covering the miles we had origanally planned but stil had a great time!
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