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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
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ETorvinen
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10/26/2021 07:10PM
 
New Trip Report posted by ETorvinen

Trip Name: Tuscarora.

Entry Point: 51

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deerfoot
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10/26/2021 07:59PM
 
I am sure you will have some good ideas on how lighten up your next trip. Thanks for sharing your report.
JohnR
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10/26/2021 08:08PM
 
Fun read!
TuscaroraBorealis
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10/26/2021 09:05PM
 
Enjoyed the read. Thanks for sharing.
HighPlainsDrifter
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10/26/2021 10:12PM
 
Nice report and fun to read. I can relate to your experience(s) except your wake up call in GM. I was hoping for a few pictures and a couple more pages. But, it was good while it lasted. Thanks for sharing.

"Boredom, Tyler - that's what's wrong. And how do you beat boredom, Tyler?... Adventure...(Never Cry Wolf, 1983)
Pinetree
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10/27/2021 10:01PM
 
Nice read
KarlBAndersen1
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10/28/2021 08:00AM
 
Why is a rod 16.5 feet?
Lands were laid out so the farmer would be able to finish a land every 10 rounds with a 10 inch plowshare (about 16.5 feet). One could imagine that perhaps farmers used a pole or rod that was 16.5 feet long when laying out lands because this measure of distance is still called a rod today.
mjmkjun
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10/28/2021 10:56AM
 
Where's Chapter Two? I know you have more in your head by the way you compose. ;)

“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Sir Isaac Newton
rtallent
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10/28/2021 03:09PM
 
KarlBAndersen1: "Why is a rod 16.5 feet?
Lands were laid out so the farmer would be able to finish a land every 10 rounds with a 10 inch plowshare (about 16.5 feet). One could imagine that perhaps farmers used a pole or rod that was 16.5 feet long when laying out lands because this measure of distance is still called a rod today."

Well, some old Canadian mining survey maps have the portages in Chains (converts, roughly, to 20 meters per chain).... Now the Canadians use the meter; not sure why we didn't get on board...
Spartan2
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10/28/2021 03:49PM
 
So. . .you made this terrible portage. Was there a canoe trip after that? Did you stay a few days in one site, or did you travel on? Did you return by the same route?


I think I would like more of the story. :-)
Pinetree
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10/28/2021 07:17PM
 
rtallent: "KarlBAndersen1: "Why is a rod 16.5 feet?
Lands were laid out so the farmer would be able to finish a land every 10 rounds with a 10 inch plowshare (about 16.5 feet). One could imagine that perhaps farmers used a pole or rod that was 16.5 feet long when laying out lands because this measure of distance is still called a rod today."

Well, some old Canadian mining survey maps have the portages in Chains (converts, roughly, to 20 meters per chain).... Now the Canadians use the meter; not sure why we didn't get on board..."



we tried about 50 years ago, we were going to change highway signs and everything. It didn't go very far.
Ioway
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10/29/2021 09:08AM
 
Great report, more please.
Yes, there is something wrong with us that love this particular slice of heaven, I hope they never find the cure.
OneMatch
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11/19/2021 09:29AM
 
mjmkjun: "Where's Chapter Two? I know you have more in your head by the way you compose. ;)"


Completely agree! We know you had to get back out with that behemoth. Tell us more. BTW, I remember a previous trip report of yours that we all loved. Your style of writing is refreshing.


My first trip to Quetico (2 weeks) was in my 80+ lb Ouachita aluminum canoe. I can definitely relate.

We all have to believe in something. I believe I'll go paddle.
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