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September 16 2025
Entry Point 32 - South Kawishiwi River
South Kawishiwi River 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 21 miles. Access is a 140-rod portage to the river.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1201 feet
Latitude: 47.8419
Longitude: -91.6632
South Kawishiwi River - 32
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1201 feet
Latitude: 47.8419
Longitude: -91.6632
South Kawishiwi River - 32
solo number 2
by kanoes
Trip Report
Entry Date:
June 01, 2008
Entry Point:
Lake One
Number of Days:
8
Group Size:
1
Trip Introduction:
i just wanted to try something different.
Day 2 of 8
Sunday, June 01, 2008
paddled in, found a campsite, set up camp.
Day 4 of 8
Monday, June 02, 2008
still here...
Day 6 of 8
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
still here...
Day 8 of 8
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
still here...
Day 10 of 8
Thursday, June 05, 2008
still here...
Day 12 of 8
Friday, June 06, 2008
still here...
Day 14 of 8
Saturday, June 07, 2008
still here...
Day 15 of 8
Sunday, June 08, 2008
paddled out and left.