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Entry Point 49 - Skipper & Portage Lakes
Skipper and Portage Lakes 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 28 miles. Access is a 320-rod portage from Poplar Lake or a 230-rod portage from Iron Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1865 feet
Latitude: 48.0517
Longitude: -90.5366
Skipper & Portage Lakes - 49
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1865 feet
Latitude: 48.0517
Longitude: -90.5366
Skipper & Portage Lakes - 49
July 2016 Clearwater - West Pike - Gogebic
by wb4syth
Trip Report
Entry Date:
July 17, 2016
Entry Point:
Clearwater Lake
Number of Days:
7
Group Size:
2
Trip Introduction:
Hi everyone - I used the forum to do some planning as a lurker and appreciated a lot of the content.
My dad and I just made our first BWCA trip and I compiled pictures and videos on this YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYUWlnFjaeM
Thanks!
Report
Please see YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYUWlnFjaeM
or
http://bit.ly/2aElsrR
Thanks! 
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