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Entry Point 50 - Cross Bay Lake
Cross Bay 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 45 miles. Access is thru the Cross River with two portages to Ham Lake and a 24-rod portage to Cross Bay Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1670 feet
Latitude: 48.0760
Longitude: -90.8222
Cross Bay Lake - 50
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1670 feet
Latitude: 48.0760
Longitude: -90.8222
Cross Bay Lake - 50
Alton base camp
by SteveF
Trip Report
Entry Date:
July 26, 2015
Entry Point:
Sawbill Lake
Number of Days:
5
Group Size:
2
Trip Introduction:
Wanted to go to the blueberry Festival in Ely for the first time. Left the
Chicago area Saturday around noon and camped in upper Wisconsin
Saturday night. Went to the blueberry Festival Sunday and arrived at the
Sawbill outfitters around 4:00pm.
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