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December 28 2025
Entry Point 26 - Wood Lake
Wood 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 13 miles. Access to Wood Lake is a 180-rod portage. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1361 feet
Latitude: 47.9691
Longitude: -91.6001
Wood Lake - 26
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1361 feet
Latitude: 47.9691
Longitude: -91.6001
Wood Lake - 26
7/13/2018 Trip with Jake Coryell
by TLW
Trip Report
Entry Date:
July 13, 2018
Entry Point:
Wood Lake
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
2
Trip Introduction:
Report
~Wood Lake, Hula Lake, Good Lake, Basswood Lake, Wind Lake, Moose Lake Decent portages, good fishing
Lakes Traveled:
Wood Lake,
Hula Lake,
Good Lake,
Basswood Lake,
Wind Lake,
Moose Lake,
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