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March 29 2024

Entry Point 58 - South Lake

South 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 47 miles. Access is from Gunflint Lake with a 10-mile paddle and two short portages to South Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1561 feet
Latitude: 48.1017
Longitude: -90.5686
South Lake - 58

Clearwater Loop with Family 2020

by aruthenb
Trip Report

Entry Date: June 24, 2020
Entry Point: Clearwater Lake
Exit Point: Clearwater Lake (62)
Number of Days: 5
Group Size: 4

Trip Introduction:
A 5-day paddle with 2 extra day-trips from Clearwater Lake and stay at Clearwater Lodge. Trip included a family of 4 with kids ages 7 & 11.

Report


Please find links for both a YouTube vlog of the trip and a full blog with pictures.

https://familytreklust.blogspot.com/2020/07/clearwater-canoes-and-covid-2020-bwca.html

https://youtu.be/_SgGw_Ai2JY~

Canoe Lake, Clearwater Lake, Pine Lake, Bearskin Lake, East Bearskin Lake, Rose Lake, Moon Lake, Little Caribou Lake, Deer Lake, Alder Lake

 

Lakes Traveled:   Canoe Lake, Clearwater Lake, Pine Lake, Bearskin Lake, East Bearskin Lake, Rose Lake, Moon Lake, Little Caribou Lake, Deer Lake, Alder Lake,