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January 08 2025
Entry Point 58 - South Lake
South Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Gunflint Ranger Station near the city of Grand Marais, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 47 miles. Access is from Gunflint Lake with a 10-mile paddle and two short portages to South Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1561 feet
Latitude: 48.1017
Longitude: -90.5686
South Lake - 58
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1561 feet
Latitude: 48.1017
Longitude: -90.5686
South Lake - 58
Family of three - Basecamp on Crab Lake
by MN_Lindsey
Trip Report
Entry Date:
June 15, 2017
Entry Point:
Crab Lake and Cummings from Burntside Lake
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
3
Trip Introduction:
Report
This year we headed into Crab Lake via Burntside Lake for a 4 day basecamp right on Crab Lake to relax and tackle some fishing. Enjoy our video report!
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