BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
November 01 2026
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
Sept 2020 EP 16 Loop - Nina Moose, Oyster, Ge-be, LLC, Agnes, Nina Moose
by SunrisePaddler
Trip Report
Entry Date:
September 19, 2020
Entry Point:
Moose/Portage River (north)
Number of Days:
7
Group Size:
4
Trip Introduction:
Wonderful fall trip, beautiful weather, great fellowship, nice combo of river/lake paddling. Add a little fishing and pictographs and it was a trip to remember.
YouTube video trip report linked here (no sounds/music so cue up your favorite tunes while you watch):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxST_MAkTWw
Report
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxST_MAkTWw
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