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October 15 2025

Entry Point 34 - Island River

Island River entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Tofte Ranger Station near the city of Grand Marais, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 19 miles. Two small portages leading to Isabella River. No portages on Island River.

Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1564 feet
Latitude: 47.7912
Longitude: -91.3332
Island River - 34

Kawishiwi lodge

by Coreyleapley
Trip Report

Entry Date: June 14, 2023
Entry Point: Crab Lake and Cummings from Burntside Lake
Number of Days: 7
Group Size: 4

Trip Introduction:
Set off from the Kawishiwi lodge on to lake 1, 2, and 3. First time going to Boundary waters and going next year with my friend for 2 weeks

Day 1 of 7


Wednesday, June 14, 2023

 



Day 1 of 7


Thursday, June 15, 2023

 



Day 2 of 7


Friday, June 16, 2023

 



Day 4 of 7


Saturday, June 17, 2023

 



Day 5 of 7


Sunday, June 18, 2023

 



Day 7 of 7


Monday, June 19, 2023

 



Day 8 of 7


Tuesday, June 20, 2023