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November 01 2026
Entry Point 49 - Skipper & Portage Lakes
Skipper and Portage Lakes 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 28 miles. Access is a 320-rod portage from Poplar Lake or a 230-rod portage from Iron Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1865 feet
Latitude: 48.0517
Longitude: -90.5366
Skipper & Portage Lakes - 49
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1865 feet
Latitude: 48.0517
Longitude: -90.5366
Skipper & Portage Lakes - 49
Trip 2
by sholtz21
Trip Report
Entry Date:
September 02, 2012
Entry Point:
Morgan Lake
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
6
Trip Introduction:
Day 1 of 4
Sunday, September 02, 2012~Morgan Lake, Jake Lake, Vista Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Caribou Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Morgan Lake,
Jake Lake,
Vista Lake,
Horseshoe Lake,
Caribou Lake,
Day 2 of 4
Monday, September 03, 2012~Caribou Lake, Horseshoe Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Caribou Lake,
Horseshoe Lake,
Day 3 of 4
Tuesday, September 04, 2012~Caribou Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Vista Lake, Jake Lake, Lux Lake, Carl Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Caribou Lake,
Horseshoe Lake,
Vista Lake,
Jake Lake,
Lux Lake,
Carl Lake,
Day 4 of 4
Wednesday, September 05, 2012~Carl Lake, Morgan Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Carl Lake,
Morgan Lake,
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