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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
BWCA August 2013
by BEPCO
Trip Report
Entry Date:
August 05, 2013
Entry Point:
Saganaga Lake
Number of Days:
6
Group Size:
4
Trip Introduction:
Since we had our own canoes and kayaks, we used our outfitter to tow us to our camp site and pick us up 5 days later. This turned out very well, since we are getting older and did not have to deal with the 3 hour paddle each way.
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