BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
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Entry Point 1 - Trout Lake
Trout Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by La Croix Ranger Station near the city of Cook, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 30 miles. Access from LakeVermilion via 60-rod canoe portage or 180-rod portage that allows the use of portage wheels. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 12
Elevation: 1381 feet
Latitude: 47.9144
Longitude: -92.3220
Trout Lake - 1
Number of Permits per Day: 12
Elevation: 1381 feet
Latitude: 47.9144
Longitude: -92.3220
Trout Lake - 1
August 2022
by salbert
Trip Report
Entry Date:
August 25, 2022
Entry Point:
Fall Lake
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
5
Trip Introduction:
This was a great trip! We camped on basswood lake the first night, then at the campsite by basswood falls, then the third night camped close to the portage from Newton Lake to Pipestone Bay. It was a lot of paddling and the wind was tough, but the campsites were great!
Day 1 of 4
Thursday, August 25, 2022~Fall Lake, Newton Lake, Basswood Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Fall Lake,
Newton Lake,
Basswood Lake,
Day 2 of 4
Friday, August 26, 2022~Basswood Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Basswood Lake,
Day 3 of 4
Saturday, August 27, 2022~Basswood Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Basswood Lake,
Day 4 of 4
Sunday, August 28, 2022~Basswood Lake, Newton Lake, Fall Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Basswood Lake,
Newton Lake,
Fall Lake,
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