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Entry Point 4 - Crab Lake & Cummings Lake

Crab Lake and Cummings from Burntside 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 23 miles. Access from Burntside Lake with a 320-rod portage to Crab Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1406 feet
Latitude: 47.9337
Longitude: -92.0269
Crab Lake & Cummings Lake - 4

Test - Kiporby

by bojibob
Trip Report

Entry Date: January 16, 2014
Entry Point: Crab Lake and Cummings from Burntside Lake
Number of Days: 4
Group Size: 4

Trip Introduction:

Day 1 of 8


Thursday, January 16, 2014

 



Day 2 of 8


Thursday, January 16, 2014

 



Day 3 of 8


Friday, January 17, 2014

 



Day 4 of 8


Friday, January 17, 2014

 



Day 5 of 8


Saturday, January 18, 2014

 



Day 6 of 8


Saturday, January 18, 2014

 



Day 7 of 8


Sunday, January 19, 2014

 



Day 8 of 8


Sunday, January 19, 2014