BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
July 09 2025
Entry Point 50 - Cross Bay Lake
Cross Bay Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Gunflint Ranger Station near the city of Grand Marais, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 45 miles. Access is thru the Cross River with two portages to Ham Lake and a 24-rod portage to Cross Bay Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1670 feet
Latitude: 48.0760
Longitude: -90.8222
Cross Bay Lake - 50
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1670 feet
Latitude: 48.0760
Longitude: -90.8222
Cross Bay Lake - 50
2008 2 week Solo
by Canoedad2
Trip Report
Entry Date:
August 15, 2008
Entry Point:
Fall Lake
Exit Point:
Fall Lake (24)
Number of Days:
14
Group Size:
1
Trip Introduction:
A 2 week 130 mile solo from Fall Lake along the
Canadian border to Finger Lake and back again. Using
Hennessey Hammock, alcohol stove and a mission to meet
my boy scout troop on day 7 on Finger for a lay over
day then return.
Report
A 2 week 130 mile solo from Fall Lake along the Canadian border to Finger Lake and back again. Using Hennessey Hammock, alcohol stove and a mission to meet my boy scout troop on day 7 on Finger for a lay over day then return.