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September 27 2024
Entry Point 27 - Snowbank Lake
Snowbank Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by Kawishiwi Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 24 miles. Access is a boat landing or canoe launch at Snowbank Lake. Many trip options for paddlers. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 8
Elevation: 1191 feet
Latitude: 47.9716
Longitude: -91.4326
Snowbank Lake - 27
Number of Permits per Day: 8
Elevation: 1191 feet
Latitude: 47.9716
Longitude: -91.4326
Snowbank Lake - 27
Lady Lakes Loop
by bricepollock
Trip Report
Entry Date:
July 16, 2017
Entry Point:
Kawishiwi Lake
Exit Point:
Sawbill Lake (38)
Number of Days:
5
Group Size:
2
Trip Introduction:
My partner and I canoed 26 miles from Kawishiwi to Sawbill and used Sawbill outfitters.
Report
Wrote up my trip on my blog: http://www.bricepollock.com/bwcaw-boundary-waters-canoeing-lady-lakes-chain-mosquitos-monster/
Here are some of the general details about the route: * 26-mile long trip * 3.83 miles of portages * 0.89 mile longest portage * mosquitos were insane first night * many beaver dams unmarked and small portages required to go over them 
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