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Entry Point 55 - Saganaga Lake

Saganaga Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). 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 55 miles. No motors (use or possession) west of American Point. Access to Canada (the Crown land and Quetico Park). Large lake with many campsites and easy access. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 15
Elevation: 1184 feet
Latitude: 48.1716
Longitude: -90.8868
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maxxbhp
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07/03/2011 06:22PM
 
New Trip Report posted by maxxbhp

Trip Name: Living The Dream.

Entry Point: 55

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"...And the days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, .......well, I have really good days". Ray Wiley Hubbard
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TuscaroraBorealis
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07/03/2011 07:32PM
 
Very nice report! Thanks for taking the time to share your story & photos. Great area! We did a trip through there last spring.


Lots of good insight in your report. Nice to hear you were able to overcome the adversity Mother Nature dished out & kept a positive attitude to still "live the dream" and get enjoyment out of your trip. Well done!


Running across a spruce grouse is a heart attack waiting to happen! :)
nojobro
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07/03/2011 09:12PM
 
I'm curious....what does your son say about the trip now that you are home?


I really enjoyed your report.
maxxbhp
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07/04/2011 09:07AM
 
quote TuscaroraBorealis: "Very nice report! Thanks for taking the time to share your story & photos. Great area! We did a trip through there last spring.



Lots of good insight in your report. Nice to hear you were able to overcome the adversity Mother Nature dished out & kept a positive attitude to still "live the dream" and get enjoyment out of your trip. Well done!



Running across a spruce grouse is a heart attack waiting to happen! :)"
I know, I read a buttload of your portage and camp comments, helped a lot, thanks

"...And the days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, .......well, I have really good days". Ray Wiley Hubbard
AndySG
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07/04/2011 12:57PM
 
Absolutely Great report Maxx! Thank you.


Like you, I enjoyed my first BW trip with my son. Pretty awesome, ain't it? Every trip is a unique adventure, and now that you have experienced some adverse conditions, you have gained knowledge that will serve you well in the future.


Let us know if you post more of your videos at YouTube.
lars54
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07/04/2011 05:54PM
 
thanks for sharing that great report and pictures
butthead
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07/04/2011 06:13PM
 
I do not comment much on trip reports, this is an exception!
Beautiful, funny, entertaining, and well done!
“I have 2 foot whitecaps straight ahead and a 2 foot wake coming in from the left, which one am I worried about most?” The two redeeming qualities of a boat wake are that it’s rhythmic, and it doesn't last long, you can deal with it. Those whitecaps are soulless demons from the darkest pit of hell, you never take your eyes off them, you never know what they're going to do. We pulled paddles as hard as we could for about an hour. Every time I looked at the front of that boat, I thanked God for those 2 sixteen year old shoulders."
Best description of a paddling condition I have read.


Thanks!


butthead

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin
wildernessfan2
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07/04/2011 08:03PM
 
That was a great read! Good job keeping a positive attitude with all of the challenges. Knowing exactly where you are and the options are a beautiful thing. I have been on trips it rained every day and enjoyed them very much..when the whtiecaps show up not so much. Thanks for sharing!

Freshwater is delicious! Saltwater not so much..
wawasee
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07/05/2011 08:45AM
 
A good read. Maybe the next trip you could take a route through smaller lakes and not have to fight big water.
maxxbhp
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07/05/2011 03:19PM
 
quote wawasee: "A good read. Maybe the next trip you could take a route through smaller lakes and not have to fight big water." That thought has occurred to me...;-)Not sure I'll do a big lake again

"...And the days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, .......well, I have really good days". Ray Wiley Hubbard
Spartan2
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07/05/2011 05:27PM
 
I really enjoyed reading your trip report, maxx. Sort of agree about trying a trip with smaller lakes, but we have been to most of these places, so it was fun to read about your experiences.


By the way . . . .Trail Center is worth the wait. ;-)


Glad you had a good trip, and glad you shared it with us.
maxxbhp
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07/05/2011 05:33PM
 
We ate there the evening before we hit the water, it was great. It was rib night, we ate at the bar and got some big burgers. Moose Drool, I had been beerless for 48 hours, solved that problem pretty quick.

"...And the days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, .......well, I have really good days". Ray Wiley Hubbard
alpine525
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07/06/2011 01:06PM
 
Fantastic trip report - really enjoyed it. Hopefully you will get back to canoe country for another adventure.

Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. Dalai Lama
cheesewiz
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07/07/2011 08:59AM
 
Great report! Max, I think you'd be alot of fun on a trip.

I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal labotomy!
oldgentleman
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07/07/2011 09:40AM
 
Thanks for the report. I enjoyed reading it.
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