BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
September 19 2026
Entry Point 16 - Moose/Portage River (North of Echo Trail)
Moose/Portage 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 27 miles. Access is a 160-rod portage heading North from the Echo Trail.
Number of Permits per Day: 5
Elevation: 1348 feet
Latitude: 48.1230
Longitude: -92.0991
A favorite route offering many trip options and memorable things to see including;
World Class fishing for all four BWCA Species
Pictographs
Soaring granite hills and cliffs
Small lakes
Small rivers
Tumbling rapids and waterfalls
Wildlife, including Moose
Vistas from high points across the region if you're willing to climb. Rating Easy to Moderate. Day One. Get to EP16 off of the Echo Trail early. The initial portage is long, but well worn and smooth, sloping gently downgrade to the launch area. Load your canoe and head North. You'll be paddling with the slight current on this narrow winding river. The water is clear and make sure to tell the bowperson to watch for looming rocks!
Number of Permits per Day: 5
Elevation: 1348 feet
Latitude: 48.1230
Longitude: -92.0991
A favorite route offering many trip options and memorable things to see including;
World Class fishing for all four BWCA Species
Pictographs
Soaring granite hills and cliffs
Small lakes
Small rivers
Tumbling rapids and waterfalls
Wildlife, including Moose
Vistas from high points across the region if you're willing to climb. Rating Easy to Moderate. Day One. Get to EP16 off of the Echo Trail early. The initial portage is long, but well worn and smooth, sloping gently downgrade to the launch area. Load your canoe and head North. You'll be paddling with the slight current on this narrow winding river. The water is clear and make sure to tell the bowperson to watch for looming rocks!
May 2026 YouTube Slideshow - Mudro Entry
by ghamer
Trip Report
Entry Date:
May 20, 2026
Entry Point:
Mudro Lake (restricted--no camping on Horse Lake)
Number of Days:
8
Group Size:
3
Trip Introduction:
Alan, Paul and I completed yet another canoe trip to the Boundary Waters in May 2026. The first 3 portages between Mudro and Fourtown lakes were challenging ... lots of rocks and precarious footing!
Since there were only 3 of us Alan and Paul paddled in Paul's Souris River canoe and I took the Northwind solo and tried a double blade paddle for the first time... it worked out well.
We broke camp most days but kept up a very modest pace... typically doing one portage and paddling only a few miles. It suited us fine.
We ate several fish meals and experienced a few days with rain but nothing serious. The black flies were just coming out and were an occasional annoyance but not a problem.
Overall, another great trip with a great group of guys!
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