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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
Family of three - Basecamp on Crab Lake
by MN_Lindsey
Trip Report
Entry Date:
June 15, 2017
Entry Point:
Crab Lake and Cummings from Burntside Lake
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
3
Trip Introduction:
This year we headed into Crab Lake via Burntside Lake for a 4 day basecamp right on Crab Lake to relax and tackle some fishing. Enjoy our video report!
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