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April 03 2025

Entry Point 41 - Brule Lake

Brule Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Tofte Ranger Station near the city of Tofte, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 35 miles. Access is a boat landing at Brule Lake. Large lake with several campsites. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 7
Elevation: 1847 feet
Latitude: 47.9261
Longitude: -90.6448
Brule Lake - 41

Canoeing in a Winter Wonderland

by TreeBear
Trip Report

Entry Date: October 12, 2019
Entry Point: Bower Trout Lake
Exit Point: Ram Lake (44)
Number of Days: 2
Group Size: 2

Trip Introduction:
We had been planning this trip for over a month as we found ourselves missing the BW more and more each day. Little did we know what kind of adventure lay ahead. As the planned weekend drew closer and closer, we watched the weather forecast go from bad to worse. Never ones to back away from a challenging trip, we drove up as planned. It was truly a magical adventure unlike anything either of us had seen before.

Day 3 of 6


Friday, June 11, 2021 Left work about noon – deciding to stay at Bear Head State Park the first night of the trip. I reserved site #17, which was close to the lake and adequate for the first night of the trip. I set up the Timberline and took the NorthStar Northwind Solo down to Bear Head Lake, a short carry. I took a short paddle to the area down by the Trail Center and then up to the North Bay, hooking a small sunfish. Paddled back to my put in location, got the Canoe back on the truck, and had a good night sleep.

 



Day 2 of 10


Friday, June 11, 2021 Left work about noon – deciding to stay at Bear Head State Park the first night of the trip. I reserved site #17, which was close to the lake and adequate for the first night of the trip. I set up the Timberline and took the NorthStar Northwind Solo down to Bear Head Lake, a short carry. I took a short paddle to the area down by the Trail Center and then up to the North Bay, hooking a small sunfish. Paddled back to my put in location, got the Canoe back on the truck, and had a good night sleep.

 


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