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Entry Point 9 - Little Indian Sioux River South
Little Indian Sioux River (south) entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by La Croix Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 44 miles. Heading South from the Echo Trail. Difficult route. Four portages to Bootleg Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 1 permit every other day
Elevation: 1362 feet
Latitude: 48.1420
Longitude: -92.2079
Little Indian Sioux River South - 9
Number of Permits per Day: 1 permit every other day
Elevation: 1362 feet
Latitude: 48.1420
Longitude: -92.2079
Little Indian Sioux River South - 9
Lac La Criox
by IndyBeaver
Trip Report
Entry Date:
July 07, 2009
Entry Point:
Little Vermilion Lake (Crane Lake)
Exit Point:
Moose/Portage River (north) (16)
Number of Days:
5
Group Size:
3
Trip Introduction:
Report
We Started Late,Noon. Had 20MPH wind that did not let up all Day. That Night it bumps up to 2 40MPH for 4-5 Hours. The next Day it drop back to 20MPH, & Stays for 3 days w/ light Rain. I will say this, it was the most Solitude I,ve ever had.
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