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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
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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