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
Keep Calm & Paddle On!
by MN_Lindsey
Trip Report
Entry Date:
May 21, 2016
Entry Point:
Little Indian Sioux River (north)
Number of Days:
5
Group Size:
3
Trip Introduction:
We headed back into the BWCA for our official overnight trip #2! This time we
headed into the Little Indian Sioux River and brought along our other dog. This is a
long report with lots of photos and videos. Click the link below.
discuss this trip report (13 comments) - last post on June 06, 2016