BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
June 30 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
Solo Trip Crab, Clark, Meat, Sprite, Phantom, Boulder, Battle, Hassel, Saca
by Shug
Trip Report
Entry Date:
June 11, 2025
Entry Point:
Crab Lake and Cummings from Burntside Lake
Number of Days:
5
Group Size:
1
Trip Introduction:
Report
Bit of a spur of the moment trip. I just went to Rec.org to see what was open and saw EP#4 had availabilities so booked it. The journey did put a shine on my overall well being. Felt like I portaged more than I paddled. The portages in this small lake chain are overgrown and seem way less used and maintained. That I kinda liked. Spent two nights on Boulder Lake as it was a dead end and a destination for me. Swans were the wildlife I saw the most. Truly enjoyed this paddle. Solo Canoe Trip VIDEO
Shug
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