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:: Gillis Lake Loop Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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Gillis Lake Loop Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Missing Link Lake/Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilde |
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Gillis Lake Loop Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Entry Point #51 - Missing Link Lake |
| Take Out: |
same |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
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| Run Length: |
2 days/12 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
Kawashini Ranger District 218-365-7600 |
| Good Level: |
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| Season Comments: |
May, June, July, August, September
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| 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 per group. Oct 1 - April 30: self-issue day or overnight permits. Some high-season permits allocated b;y lottery. |
| Character/Similar To: |
13 lakes, 13 portages, many long and steep. Good fishing in Tuscarora Lake. Motorboats allowed on 3 of the lakes. |
| Water Craft: |
canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Camping on River: |
Trails End Campground at the end of the Gunflint Trail is the closest camping to the put in. Along the loop camping only at designated campsites, each equipped with latrine and firepit. |
| Location: |
In the Midwestern U.S. (MN), 49.5 miles north of Grand Marais, Minnesota |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
From Grand Marais, take the Gunflint Trail 48 miles north and turn left on Cty. Rd. 47 (look for Tuscarora Lodge sign). Drive on 47 for nearly a mile then turn right on Forest Route 1495. Follow until the end and portage 5 rods from the parking lot. |
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