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May 26 2026

Entry Point 14 - Little Indian Sioux River North

Little Indian Sioux River (north) 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 32 miles. Access is a 40-rod portage heading North from the Echo Trail.

Number of Permits per Day: 6
Elevation: 1364 feet
Latitude: 48.1466
Longitude: -92.2103

Day Trip LISN

by chessie
Trip Report

Entry Date: August 14, 2024
Entry Point: Little Indian Sioux River (north)
Number of Days: 1
Group Size: 1

Trip Introduction:
Day trip ~ lessons from the river

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Knowing I would not need to be at the Burntside side of the portage until 1:00 I slept past sunrise for the first time in the trip. I had a wonderful morning just taking it all in while very slowing breaking down camp. I also found some dead logs and brought them up into camp and sawed them so there was a nice stack of firewood for future visitors. A couple with 5ish year old girl paddled by the site that were enjoy a day trip into the area. 

[paragraph break]At one point I started hearing thumps of something hitting the ground. I was able to figure out these were green pinecones that were being thrown down by a red squirrel high up in the canopy of the mature red pines that dominate this site. Once I could see where he was, I engaged in a little game of catch where I would try to catch the pinecones as they Plinko’d through the branches. I’m sure anyone seeing this would have questioned my sanity.

[paragraph break]I finished packing up camp and during my walk around found plenty of little pieces of trash. Obviously a 'well loved' campsite. I left camp and made my way quickly over to the lengthy portage to Burntside. This time I would be walking this distance three times as I double portaged across. My timing was very good as the tow boat came into view less than a minute after I brought my final load over. Was happy to see my new friend Andy driving the boat and he was excited to hear all about my trip. He said I definitely made the right call in getting that tow that day, although the lake wasn’t as bad as I had feared.

[paragraph break]I was back at the landing before I knew it. Loaded up my gear and strapped the canoe on and started on my drive home. It really was a great trip and it's got me considering an October solo! ~Crab Lake, Burntside Lake

 


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