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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
Cross Bay Lake - 50
Number of Permits per Day: 5
Elevation: 1348 feet
Latitude: 48.1230
Longitude: -92.0991
Cross Bay Lake - 50
BWCA
by mkangas
Trip Report
Entry Date:
August 14, 2008
Entry Point:
Trout Lake
Exit Point:
Trout Lake (1)
Number of Days:
3
Group Size:
8
Trip Introduction:
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