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July 08 2025

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
Saganaga Lake - 55

Eighteen Hours on Cherokee

by RainGearRight
Trip Report

Entry Date: May 18, 2013
Entry Point: Sawbill Lake
Number of Days: -1
Group Size: 2

Trip Introduction:
Regardless of weather, my wife and I were heading to Cherokee for three nights to fish and relax. Both accomplished, kind of.

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"This trip will be taking off from Fall Lake up through Newton Falls portage onto Pipestone Bay campsites. 3 day, 2 night trip into the wilderness.

 


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