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Entry Point 16 - Moose/Portage River (North of Echo Trail)
Moose/Portage River (north) entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by La Croix Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 27 miles. Access is a 160-rod portage heading North from the Echo Trail.
Number of Permits per Day: 5
Elevation: 1348 feet
Latitude: 48.1230
Longitude: -92.0991
A favorite route offering many trip options and memorable things to see including; World Class fishing for all four BWCA Species Pictographs Soaring granite hills and cliffs Small lakes Small rivers Tumbling rapids and waterfalls Wildlife, including Moose Vistas from high points across the region if you're willing to climb. Rating Easy to Moderate. Day One. Get to EP16 off of the Echo Trail early. The initial portage is long, but well worn and smooth, sloping gently downgrade to the launch area. Load your canoe and head North. You'll be paddling with the slight current on this narrow winding river. The water is clear and make sure to tell the bowperson to watch for looming rocks!
Number of Permits per Day: 5
Elevation: 1348 feet
Latitude: 48.1230
Longitude: -92.0991
A favorite route offering many trip options and memorable things to see including; World Class fishing for all four BWCA Species Pictographs Soaring granite hills and cliffs Small lakes Small rivers Tumbling rapids and waterfalls Wildlife, including Moose Vistas from high points across the region if you're willing to climb. Rating Easy to Moderate. Day One. Get to EP16 off of the Echo Trail early. The initial portage is long, but well worn and smooth, sloping gently downgrade to the launch area. Load your canoe and head North. You'll be paddling with the slight current on this narrow winding river. The water is clear and make sure to tell the bowperson to watch for looming rocks!
Knife Lake Fall 2014
by dlewyus
Trip Report
Entry Date:
September 14, 2014
Entry Point:
Moose Lake
Number of Days:
5
Group Size:
2
Trip Introduction:
The goal of this trip was to go to an area that we had not been to before.
Report
Do to problems with file size and pictures, please follow the link to Dropbox.com to view the report.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p4jzx669re1il6x/Trip%20Report%20Fall%202014.docx.doc?dl=0
Thank you,
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