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  Last Visit: 05/19/2024 08:59PM

Entry Point 4 - Crab Lake & Cummings Lake

Crab Lake and Cummings from Burntside 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 from Burntside Lake with a 320-rod portage to Crab Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1406 feet
Latitude: 47.9337
Longitude: -92.0269
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bfurlow
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11/07/2022 05:09PM
 
New Trip Report posted by bfurlow

Trip Name: Quick trip to Ensign.

Entry Point: 25

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yogi59weedr
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11/07/2022 06:39PM
 
Nothing beats a good ol belly laugh.

Ah retired @ 50
Mocha
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11/07/2022 07:06PM
 
Great story. Love that he wanted you to sit and be quiet and enjoy the quiet.
Beautiful area, esp that portage from ensign to Vera. Should have been lots of wolf sign in that area.


I’m sure your wife is thrilled with the fact that your son loved the trip.


Hope your knuckle heals.
Northwoodsman
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11/07/2022 08:13PM
 
Life doesn't get much better than this. Memories made with your son! Congratulations!
bfurlow
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11/07/2022 08:25PM
 
Mocha: "Great story. Love that he wanted you to sit and be quiet and enjoy the quiet.
Beautiful area, esp that portage from ensign to Vera. Should have been lots of wolf sign in that area.



I’m sure your wife is thrilled with the fact that your son loved the trip.



Hope your knuckle heals."

Yep, all good. Badge of honor at this point. LOL
preacherdave
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11/08/2022 07:29AM
 
Memories for a life time! Looking forward to when my grandkids get old enough to join me.
HowardSprague
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11/09/2022 08:49AM
 
Nice report, great trip!

"Enjoy every sandwich"
bfurlow
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11/09/2022 08:47PM
 
It was a great time for sure.
mjmkjun
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11/25/2022 02:00PM
 
Happy times for you, bfurlow! Great write-up and fantastic pictures tell of a long-awaited trip to BWCA with your son is fulfilled, at last. That nick on your hand healed well, i hope. You wear aging well, friend. You look good. Hope you can both do this again and again. Umm...pack a pair of leather gloves. :)

“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Sir Isaac Newton
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