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October 14 2025
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
July 2023 with Grandson East Bearskin Entry - YouTube Slideshow
by ghamer
Trip Report
Entry Date:
July 16, 2023
Entry Point:
East Bearskin Lake
Number of Days:
6
Group Size:
2
Trip Introduction:
My 14-year-old grandson Noah and I entered at East Bearskin and intended on camping a few nights on Alder then a few nights on Canoe Lake. We didn't get the campsite we wanted on Canoe, so we basecamped on Alder.
We planned on daytrips to Johnson Falls and Spaulding Mine. Due to rain we never made it to Spaulding Mine, but we did have a great time exploring the Johnson Falls area. It was my 3rd vist, but it was still as impressive as ever!
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