BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
September 22 2025
Entry Point 1 - Trout Lake
Trout Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by La Croix Ranger Station near the city of Cook, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 30 miles. Access from LakeVermilion via 60-rod canoe portage or 180-rod portage that allows the use of portage wheels. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 12
Elevation: 1381 feet
Latitude: 47.9144
Longitude: -92.3220
Trout Lake - 1
Number of Permits per Day: 12
Elevation: 1381 feet
Latitude: 47.9144
Longitude: -92.3220
Trout Lake - 1
Early Season Solo 2025
by brux
Trip Report
Entry Date:
May 13, 2025
Entry Point:
Sawbill Lake
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
1
Trip Introduction:
It's been some time since I've done a solo trip in the Boundary Waters. The weather was amazing! I'm filming all of my trips now and you can watch the entire trip on YouTube here: Early Season Solo .
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