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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
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rdgbwca
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10/14/2022 11:38AM
 
New Trip Report posted by rdgbwca

Trip Name: Island Life In The Boundary Waters.

Entry Point: 47

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kjw
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10/14/2022 04:06PM
 
Great trip reports. What size CCS tarp did you use for your group?
rdgbwca
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10/14/2022 07:28PM
 
kjw: "Great trip reports. What size CCS tarp did you use for your group?"


Thanks for checking them out.


I have a 10x12 in the 1.9oz. It worked for us. We could have had more room under it if I put some of the portage packs somewhere else.

Here it is on a sunny day when I have raised the guy lines.

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