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Entry Point 51 - Missing Link Lake

Missing Link 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 a canoe landing at Round Lake with a 142-rod portage to Missing Link Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 5
Elevation: 1498 feet
Latitude: 48.0731
Longitude: -90.8301
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cowdoc
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03/01/2009 10:21PM
 
New Trip Report posted by cowdoc

Trip Name: Going Gunflint.

Entry Point: 54

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"What could happen?"
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lilcowdoc
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03/02/2009 07:12AM
 
I didn't know you saw a bear! Sounds like it was a nice trip there doc :D I like the picture of the boys portaging..they look happy to be in the woods!

“A sky as pure as water bathed the stars and brought them out”
RoJoYo
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03/02/2009 07:23AM
 
Thx for your post....really enjoyed your pictures and commentary....sounds like you had a great time for sure.

"You don't stop playing because you grow old; you grow old because you stop playing." B. Franklin
Bannock
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03/02/2009 09:27AM
 
Nice report.

Thanks!


Bannock
snakecharmer
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03/02/2009 12:22PM
 
We spent a couple of nights on Cherry at the narrows site last spring. I can see why you like it. Nice report and some great pics doc! Thanks for posting.

"Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after"
~ Henry David Thoreau

stonecutter
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03/02/2009 09:17PM
 
Thanks for the report. We plan on going on a similar route this year except we will start on Saganaga. I haven't decided if I want to tackle the portage from Tuscorora to Missing Link yet.
cowdoc
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03/02/2009 09:51PM
 
Go for it...it's not that bad.

"What could happen?"
lilcowdoc
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03/02/2009 10:04PM
 
I've seen many a shorter portage that are worse that the Tuscarora portage. It's either the Tusc portage or puddle jumping for the same distance to get to Brant.

“A sky as pure as water bathed the stars and brought them out”
TomT
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03/02/2009 10:04PM
 
Nice trip report. Looks like you had a fun time and the weather was cooperating pretty good too. The fire really changes the landscape. I went in at Seagull in 2000 and noticed the storm damage but no fire back then.

"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." --- George Bernard Shaw
Kiporby
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03/03/2009 10:18AM
 
Nice report Doc!

There is a light and it never goes out. Morrissey
kanoes
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03/03/2009 12:55PM
 
thanks doc...twas nice.
Navigator
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03/04/2009 10:44AM
 
Enjoyed the trip report Cowdoc! Thanks for posting it. I have been in many of the same lakes and love this area!
HighPlainsDrifter
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03/04/2009 12:28PM
 

Cowdoc
I liked your report and having those maps that show your route gets an A+.

We aborted an extension of our 2007 trip beyond Little Sag. to South Arm. We came in from Kawishiwi Lake and dabbled too long in the Adams/Beaver Lake Country to give it a go. Someday, a loop around to hook up with the Kawishiwi at Alice

It looks like you folks put on the miles. I would have liked to see a summary of miles and time for each of your days. I find it very helpful in my planning when I read reports.

Nice pictures. Thanks

"Boredom, Tyler - that's what's wrong. And how do you beat boredom, Tyler?... Adventure...(Never Cry Wolf, 1983)
cowdoc
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03/04/2009 04:48PM
 
HPD, I think I have the numbers somewhere. I'll look to see and if I don't find them, I'll recalculate them. I think that whole trip was about 55 miles. (daytrip to Cherry not included) I also reread your latest trip as I am planning to go in at Cross Bay this June and am looking forward to "hitting the wall" at Muskeg. The western leg of your trip report will come in handy. I may skip the "mechanic loop" though....I wouldn't want a mutiny!

"What could happen?"
rlhedlund
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05/29/2009 01:58PM
 
Nice report. Like the map details. You have a very nice daughter there. You dunn well. She picked us up on Seagull last Friday.

My daughter and I did most of your trip in reverse. The day tripping portion got blown out....literally.

Life is Good, Living is Better. Everlasting Life is Best! Pray for Us Amok.
tworke
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05/29/2009 02:16PM
 
nice trip report

That tree looks familiar?!
Soledad
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05/29/2009 04:26PM
 
Great report, nice pictures too glad you have a good trip.
spottedowl
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05/31/2009 08:13PM
 
Outstanding, I haven't been up there yet and have an August trip coming up with my son and immediately checked availability. I hope to see lilcowdoc soon. Good stuff.

swimming upstream makes you stronger
520eek
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07/06/2009 06:06PM
 
Very nice cowdoc, looks like a good time was had by all!

I couldn't wait for success, so I went ahead without it!
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