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January 08 2025
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
Rolling with the punches on Alder Lake
by MDVancleave
Trip Report
Entry Date:
July 06, 2020
Entry Point:
East Bearskin Lake
Number of Days:
6
Group Size:
6
Trip Introduction:
What was meant to be an easy escape from some hard weeks in Minneapolis turned into my first serious medical challenge.
Report
Trout Lake - 1
Lakes Traveled:
East Bearskin Lake,
Alder Lake,
Canoe Lake,
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