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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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TheNatureGroup
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05/10/2014 02:07AM
 
New Trip Report posted by TheNatureGroup

Trip Name: 2013.

Entry Point: 50

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OldFingers57
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05/17/2014 12:30PM
 
What brand of solar charger was it that you used on the trip. I'm thinking about getting one for my wife.

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne
OBX2Kayak
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05/17/2014 07:10PM
 
Nice pic's. Thanks!

"I go because it irons out the wrinkles in my soul" -- Sigurd Olson
Mocha
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05/17/2014 08:11PM
 
lovely photos! hope there's more :) frost river is a wonderful route, esp in June with plants and flowers popping out.
rertel
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05/23/2014 06:08PM
 
Hi,


We used this one:


Instapark 10 Watts Solar Panel Portable Solar Charger with Dual USB Ports


Sears is selling it for $49 now.
Sears $49




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