BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
June 28 2024
Entry Point 7 - From Big Lake
Big 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 28 miles. Access La Pond Lake with a 160-rod portage from outside the BWCAW on Big Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1161 feet
Latitude: 48.0651
Longitude: -92.0188
From Big Lake - 7
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1161 feet
Latitude: 48.0651
Longitude: -92.0188
From Big Lake - 7
To Insula with the Boy Scouts
by floatstanley
Trip Report
Entry Date:
Entry Point:
Lake One
Number of Days:
6
Group Size:
9
Trip Introduction:
I got pulled out to go on another trip, WooHoo!!!
Report
Well that didn't take long, I was put out for some group with kids to pick me up. They throw me in the back of a Suburban and drove to Ely. I was woken up the next morning as they were unloading all their gear at Lake One. I was strapped on (Yes, I'm not getting Farted on this Trip!!).
Lots of sun and swimming over the next few days on Lake Insula.
After coming back from the BWCA I was given to some chic with talk of an ALL GIRL TRIP??? ...Did I just get Lucky or what!
Lakes Traveled: Rifle Lake, Bridge Lake, Fire Lake, Hudson Lake, Insula Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Rifle Lake,
Bridge Lake,
Fire Lake,
Hudson Lake,
Insula, Lake,
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