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Entry Point 27 - Snowbank Lake

Snowbank Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by Kawishiwi Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 24 miles. Access is a boat landing or canoe launch at Snowbank Lake. Many trip options for paddlers. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 8
Elevation: 1191 feet
Latitude: 47.9716
Longitude: -91.4326
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Barnabee
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02/18/2013 09:14PM
 
New Trip Report posted by Barnabee

Trip Name: Ensign in October.

Entry Point: 25

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hwdhusky
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02/19/2013 07:13AM
 
Thanks for the report. Loved the pictures. I would so enjoy a fall trip like that. Sounds like you had a blast.
Beemer01
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02/19/2013 07:26AM
 
That is the second largest tent I've ever seen in the BWCA.


Nice report and pictures! Thanks for taking us along.

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Mocha
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02/19/2013 09:45AM
 
loved your photos! nice temps for a mid-october trip. splash and ensign are beautiful lakes, esp when there aren't many other campers.
boonie
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02/19/2013 10:32AM
 
Thanks for the report and pictures. One positive to rainy overcast days is the colors really pop in your pictures.
SevenofNine
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02/19/2013 12:00PM
 
Really enjoyed your photos. Nice trip report.

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Thwarted
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02/19/2013 09:18PM
 
Sounds like a nice time to be canoeing. Love the fall outdoors. Thanks
TomT
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02/25/2013 09:00AM
 
Nice guy getaway for sure. I don't think I could handle being in a tent with that many though it would be a great place to gather during the day.


Here's hoping it becomes an annual outing for you and your friends. I'd make it a week long trip next time. :) Thanks for posting and the pics were very cool too.




"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." --- George Bernard Shaw
Exo
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05/31/2013 05:05PM
 
That sounded like a great time, but I bet next year's trip will be longer. Nice photos I really enjoyed the report.
GreatBigCubsFan
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06/03/2013 08:43PM
 
Nice photos and it looked like a great over all adventure!


I have a canvas tent that I purchased for winter trips, and I would like to use it in the fall as well but that beast weights 50lbs! And the stove is about 25.
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