BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
April 18 2024
Entry Point 16 - Moose/Portage River (North of Echo Trail)
Moose/Portage River (north) 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 27 miles. Access is a 160-rod portage heading North from the Echo Trail.
Number of Permits per Day: 5
Elevation: 1348 feet
Latitude: 48.1230
Longitude: -92.0991
A favorite route offering many trip options and memorable things to see including;
World Class fishing for all four BWCA Species
Pictographs
Soaring granite hills and cliffs
Small lakes
Small rivers
Tumbling rapids and waterfalls
Wildlife, including Moose
Vistas from high points across the region if you're willing to climb. Rating Easy to Moderate. Day One. Get to EP16 off of the Echo Trail early. The initial portage is long, but well worn and smooth, sloping gently downgrade to the launch area. Load your canoe and head North. You'll be paddling with the slight current on this narrow winding river. The water is clear and make sure to tell the bowperson to watch for looming rocks!
Number of Permits per Day: 5
Elevation: 1348 feet
Latitude: 48.1230
Longitude: -92.0991
A favorite route offering many trip options and memorable things to see including;
World Class fishing for all four BWCA Species
Pictographs
Soaring granite hills and cliffs
Small lakes
Small rivers
Tumbling rapids and waterfalls
Wildlife, including Moose
Vistas from high points across the region if you're willing to climb. Rating Easy to Moderate. Day One. Get to EP16 off of the Echo Trail early. The initial portage is long, but well worn and smooth, sloping gently downgrade to the launch area. Load your canoe and head North. You'll be paddling with the slight current on this narrow winding river. The water is clear and make sure to tell the bowperson to watch for looming rocks!
Horse Shake
by bwcarocks
Trip Report
Entry Date:
May 25, 2012
Entry Point:
Mudro Lake
Exit Point:
Mudro Lake (23)
Number of Days:
6
Group Size:
8
Trip Introduction:
This is not a traditional trip report. I created a
slideshow/video and posted it on YouTube (follow link). 500
pictures in 70 seconds. I know the music isn't for
everyone, but let me know if you enjoy this, and I’ll post
other trip reports.
Itinerary: 23, Horse Lake/River, Crooked (Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday), ... Gun, Boot, Fourtown, 23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtap9dB-Ll4
Report
This is not a traditional trip report. I created a slideshow/video and posted it on YouTube (follow link). 500 pictures in 70 seconds. I know the music isn’t for everyone, but let me know if you enjoy this, and I’ll post other trip reports. Itinerary: 23, Horse Lake/River, Crooked (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday), ... Gun, Boot, Fourtown, 23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtap9dB-Ll4
Fantastic trip! Fantastic loop! It rained every day, but the rout and fishing made up for it. The fishing was so great that a girl from another country (and fishing for her first time) caught some giant pike and walleye.
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