BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
January 07 2025
Entry Point 50 - Cross Bay Lake
Cross Bay 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 45 miles. Access is thru the Cross River with two portages to Ham Lake and a 24-rod portage to Cross Bay Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1670 feet
Latitude: 48.0760
Longitude: -90.8222
Cross Bay Lake - 50
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1670 feet
Latitude: 48.0760
Longitude: -90.8222
Cross Bay Lake - 50
The water fall portage, And some humble pie
by myceliaman
Trip Report
Entry Date:
September 06, 2007
Entry Point:
Skipper and Portage Lakes
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
2
Trip Introduction:
This was my third trip into Rush lake and one we will never forget
Day 1 of 4
Day 2 of 4
Day 3 of 4
Day 4 of 4