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Entry Point 60 - Duncan Lake
Duncan Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Gunflint Ranger Station near the city of Grand Marais, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 30 miles. Access is from W. Bearskin Lake with a 75-rod portage to Duncan Lake and Stairway Portage. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1432 feet
Latitude: 48.0709
Longitude: -90.4517
Duncan Lake - 60
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1432 feet
Latitude: 48.0709
Longitude: -90.4517
Duncan Lake - 60
Trip to Iron Lake Fall 2011 (2019 remake)
by ghamer
Trip Report
Entry Date:
October 02, 2011
Entry Point:
Moose/Portage River (north)
Number of Days:
7
Group Size:
4
Trip Introduction:
This is a 2019 remake from our Fall 2011 trip to Iron Lake... we had good weather, good fishing and good photo opportunities! This version now has maps, higher resolution and images I had not previously shared.
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