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July 06 2025
Entry Point 47 - Lizz & Swamp Lakes
Lizz and Swamp Lakes 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 34 miles. Access from Poplar Lake by 51-rod portage to Lizz Lake and 100-rod portage into Swamp Lake only. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1864 feet
Latitude: 48.0420
Longitude: -90.4998
Lizz & Swamp Lakes - 47
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1864 feet
Latitude: 48.0420
Longitude: -90.4998
Lizz & Swamp Lakes - 47
Ram Lake to Bower Trout
by mountaindocdanny
Trip Report
Entry Date:
May 15, 2015
Entry Point:
Ram Lake
Exit Point:
Bower Trout Lake (43)
Number of Days:
6
Group Size:
2
Trip Introduction:
My ten year old and I spent 6 days looping from Ram to
Bower Trout. It was our first trip to the BWCA, and we
had a fantastic time!
http://griffisfamilyoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/05/may-15-
22-2015-boundary-waters-canoe.html
Report
http://griffisfamilyoutdoors.blogspot.com/2015/05/may-15-22-2015-boundary- waters-canoe.html
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