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Entry Point 49 - Skipper & Portage Lakes
Skipper and Portage 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 28 miles. Access is a 320-rod portage from Poplar Lake or a 230-rod portage from Iron Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1865 feet
Latitude: 48.0517
Longitude: -90.5366
Skipper & Portage Lakes - 49
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1865 feet
Latitude: 48.0517
Longitude: -90.5366
Skipper & Portage Lakes - 49
May/ June 12-Day YouTube Slide show, Entered at Kawishiwi Lake
by ghamer
Trip Report
Entry Date:
May 22, 2019
Entry Point:
Kawishiwi Lake
Number of Days:
12
Group Size:
2
Trip Introduction:
We had a few days of rain at the start, but then had good weather. The black flies were out but not oppressive. We traveled through Polly, Malberg, Adams, Boulder, Fee, Little Saganaga, Elton, Makwa, Kivaniva, Malberg, Polly.
We saw very few people from Boulder through Kivaniva.
Most people could do this route in 6-7 days, but for two sixty-something guys, 12 days allowed us a more leisurely pace.
Be sure to keep your eyes open for a guest appearance by a fellow BWCA.com'er :-)
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Link to YouTube slide show:
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