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Entry Point 6 - Slim Lake

Slim Lake 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 23 miles. Access is a 90-rod portage to Slim Lake Portages to three additional lakes.

Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1210 feet
Latitude: 47.9958
Longitude: -91.9599
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2NDpaddlers
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07/10/2021 11:40AM
 
New Trip Report posted by 2NDpaddlers

Trip Name: Going It Alone.

Entry Point: 6

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mjmkjun
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07/10/2021 06:13PM
 
Some really nice pictures you took. Way too short wasn't it. Enjoyed the write-up. Thanks for sharing. I hope someday I can visit that spot.


“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Sir Isaac Newton
boonie
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07/10/2021 06:26PM
 
Enjoyed your report. I had the same thought: too short. :) Solo trips are very relaxing. I hope you get another one.
straighthairedcurly
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07/10/2021 08:09PM
 
Welcome to the world of solo trips. Sounds like you had a great time. I'm a teacher, too, and hope to never have to repeat a year like that. I had to plan 4 BWCA trips this summer just to make an attempt at regaining my sanity and inner peace :)
Stumpy
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07/11/2021 01:37AM
 
short & sweet !


As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly
SevenofNine
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07/11/2021 08:30AM
 
I stayed at that site a few years ago. It’s a nice place to hang out for a couple days.

The best part of this journey here is further knowing yourself - Alan Kay
deerfoot
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07/11/2021 08:57AM
 
Nice report on what sounds like a nice trip. Your trip was just what I like to take myself - a solo back into the woods so I am by myself. As a retiree I generally take my solo trips in the spring and fall and always go during the week. And if I find a nice campsite I will base camp for few days and enjoy the solitude.
OneMatch
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07/11/2021 09:45AM
 
Slim EP and going to Hook is the perfect first solo trip! Great choice. I've done that route solo myself and want to go back. Thanks for the report and great pics.

We all have to believe in something. I believe I'll go paddle.
mjmkjun
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07/11/2021 10:22AM
 
Curious. Can motorboats be heard in the distance?

“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Sir Isaac Newton
2NDpaddlers
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07/11/2021 11:14PM
 
I didn't hear any sounds created by humans other than the noises I made. The silence started as I left the parking lot and didn't restart until returning to the parking lot.
OldTripper
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07/12/2021 06:29PM
 
Thanks for sharing your trip report.
I just watched your you-tube video of this trip last night!
Very nice video.
MN_Lindsey
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07/12/2021 08:07PM
 
Great report + video.

“The Wilderness holds answers to more questions than we have yet learned to ask.” - Nancy Newhall
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