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Entry Point 1 - Trout Lake


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Trout Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by La Croix Ranger Station near the city of Cook, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 30 miles. Access from LakeVermilion via 60-rod canoe portage or 180-rod portage that allows the use of portage wheels. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 12
Elevation: 1381 feet
Latitude: 47.9144
Longitude: -92.3220
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bachmobile
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08/20/2009 08:50PM
  
New Trip Report posted by bachmobile

Trip Name: Ensign.

Entry Point: 25

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Bach
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alpine525
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08/21/2009 07:44AM
  
Great trip report - it sounds like this was the trip of a lifetime. Great weather, fantastic wildlife sitings, and lots of fun. The picture of the girl with the Northern in the canoe is priceless! Thanks for sharing!

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Bog
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08/21/2009 12:56PM
  
Sounds like a great time. Glad that the teenagers enjoyed it also. My 9 year old daughter has been asking me for a couple years already when she gets to go. I told her hopefully next year. I can't wait to get another person hooked!
bachmobile
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08/22/2009 06:50AM
  
A nine/ten year old would do great on Ensign! The portage in- is short and day trip opps are abundant. Water on Ensign is extremely clear as well.
Good luck -
Bach

Bach
bojibob
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08/23/2009 11:11AM
  
I would like to award you 10,000 Frequent Father Points. You deserve it. Well done.

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rlhedlund
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08/23/2009 12:51PM
  
That was a fantastic family trip. They'll remember that the rest of their lives. That will be repeated with their kids I'm sure. Thanks for sharing with us.

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EP 1 - Trout Lake

EP 4 - Crab Lake & Cummings Lake

EP 6 - Slim Lake