BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
September 14 2025
Entry Point 6 - Slim Lake
Slim 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 is a 90-rod portage to Slim Lake Portages to three additional lakes.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1210 feet
Latitude: 47.9958
Longitude: -91.9599
Slim Lake - 6
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1210 feet
Latitude: 47.9958
Longitude: -91.9599
Slim Lake - 6
Sausage Party 2005
by Southpa
Trip Report
Entry Date:
July 07, 2005
Entry Point:
Mudro Lake
Number of Days:
5
Group Size:
6
Trip Introduction:
The '05 version. All sun and most fun (except that 1-mile portage). If you liked the '06 report, you might like this one, too - enjoy!