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Entry Point 4 - Crab Lake & Cummings Lake
Crab Lake and Cummings from Burntside Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Kawishiwi Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 23 miles. Access from Burntside Lake with a 320-rod portage to Crab Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1406 feet
Latitude: 47.9337
Longitude: -92.0269
Crab Lake & Cummings Lake - 4
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1406 feet
Latitude: 47.9337
Longitude: -92.0269
Crab Lake & Cummings Lake - 4
Winter Camping Trip - Snowbank to Parent
by MN_Lindsey
Trip Report
Entry Date:
February 16, 2017
Entry Point:
Snowbank Lake Only
Number of Days:
2
Group Size:
2
Trip Introduction:
Report
Had a decent time. It was great being out in the wilderness alone with my husband, no kid, no dogs, just silence. Not completely sure that winter camping is my jam, but pushing our limits and trying new things are good for a person now and again.
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