BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
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Entry Point 7 - From Big Lake
Big 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 28 miles. Access La Pond Lake with a 160-rod portage from outside the BWCAW on Big Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1161 feet
Latitude: 48.0651
Longitude: -92.0188
From Big Lake - 7
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1161 feet
Latitude: 48.0651
Longitude: -92.0188
From Big Lake - 7
My Trip on Everytrail.
by Corsair
Trip Report
Entry Date:
July 22, 2013
Entry Point:
Little Indian Sioux River (north)
Exit Point:
Moose/Portage River (north) (16)
Number of Days:
5
Group Size:
8
Trip Introduction:
This trip report is different from most, I use my GPS to track my route along the way. From there I overlay my pictures to the exact spot on the Track.
You can manually click along the route as well as the auto play. I recommend the full screen view.
Enjoy!
Report
Lakes Traveled:
Lower Pauness Lake,
Upper Pauness Lake,
Loon Lake,
Slim Lake,
Fat Lake,
Eugene Lake,
Beartrack Lake,
Thumb Lake,
Finger Lake,
Lac La Croix,
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