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Cherokee-Vista Lakes Loop Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Brule Lake/Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness



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Cherokee-Vista Lakes Loop Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Brule Lake/Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

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Cherokee-Vista Lakes Loop Info
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Put In:  Entry Point #41 Brule Lake
Take Out:  same
Difficulty: 
Gradient:  --
Run Length:  5 days/50 miles
Flow Information (phone):  Gunflint Ranger District 218-387-1750
Good Level:  --
Season Comments:  May, June, July, August, September
Permit:  May 1- Sept. 30: Day and/or overnight permits required. Overnight fee/person/trip: $10/adult, $5/youth age 0-17, $5/Golden Age or Golden Access passport holders. Plus $9 reservation fee/group. Oct 1- April 30: self-issue day or overnight permits. Some high-season permits allocated by lottery.
Character/Similar To:  26 lakes, 2 rivers, 1 creek, 30 portages. Popular lakes; great fishing.
Water Craft:  canoe
Land Ownership:  Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Wilderness:  yes
Camping on River:  Camping prohibited at landing but available at nearby, Crescent Lake Campground. Camping only at designated areas on lakes. Campsites provide firepit and latrine.
Location:  In the Midwestern U.S. (MN), 26.5 Northeast of Lutsen, Minnesota
Area Name:  Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Shuttle Logistics:  From Lutsen, via Hwy. 61, turn right onto County Rd. 4 and follow for 18 miles. Turn left onto FR 153 and then right, onto Brule Lake rd. and follow for 6 miles to landing.




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