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Entry Point 60 - Duncan Lake
Duncan 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 30 miles. Access is from W. Bearskin Lake with a 75-rod portage to Duncan Lake and Stairway Portage. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1432 feet
Latitude: 48.0709
Longitude: -90.4517
Duncan Lake - 60
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1432 feet
Latitude: 48.0709
Longitude: -90.4517
Duncan Lake - 60
A Short Solo from Clearwater to Pine Lake
by ChadLeo
Trip Report
Entry Date:
May 22, 2009
Entry Point:
Clearwater Lake
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
1
Trip Introduction:
For over a year I had been eyeing the Caribou Lakes area off of the Gunflint Trail. This was my first Boundary Waters expedition on the east side and the scenery was stunning although even with an early start and months of planning, things didn't go exactly as planned...
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Duncan Lake - 60
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