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December 06 2025
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
Kawishiwi lodge
by Coreyleapley
Trip Report
Entry Date:
June 14, 2023
Entry Point:
Crab Lake and Cummings from Burntside Lake
Number of Days:
7
Group Size:
4
Trip Introduction:
Set off from the Kawishiwi lodge on to lake 1, 2, and 3. First time going to Boundary waters and going next year with my friend for 2 weeks
Day 1 of 7
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Day 2 of 7
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Day 3 of 7
Friday, June 16, 2023
Day 4 of 7
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Day 5 of 7
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Day 6 of 7
Monday, June 19, 2023
Day 7 of 7
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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