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Entry Point 8 - Moose River South
Moose River (south) entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by La Croix Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 39 miles. Access is a canoe landing heading South from the Echo Trail. Three portages to enter Big Moose Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 1 permit every other day
Elevation: 1349 feet
Latitude: 48.0720
Longitude: -92.1312
Moose River South - 8
Number of Permits per Day: 1 permit every other day
Elevation: 1349 feet
Latitude: 48.0720
Longitude: -92.1312
Moose River South - 8
Aug 2008 - Moose River out & back
by Koda
Trip Report
Entry Date:
August 12, 2008
Entry Point:
Moose/Portage River (north)
Number of Days:
5
Group Size:
2
Trip Introduction:
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