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Entry Point 26 - Wood Lake
Wood Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Kawishiwi Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 13 miles. Access to Wood Lake is a 180-rod portage. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1361 feet
Latitude: 47.9691
Longitude: -91.6001
Wood Lake - 26
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1361 feet
Latitude: 47.9691
Longitude: -91.6001
Wood Lake - 26
Winter trip: Gold Team/Brown Team
by brossa
Trip Report
Entry Date:
January 01, 2000
Entry Point:
Moose Lake
Exit Point:
Snowbank Lake (27)
Number of Days:
5
Group Size:
12
Trip Introduction:
The ultimate test of man vs. man, man vs. nature, and man vs. virus.
Report
Wood Lake - 26
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