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Granite-Kawishiwi Rivers Route Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Magnetic Lake/Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wildernes



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Granite-Kawishiwi Rivers Route Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Magnetic Lake/Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wildernes

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Granite-Kawishiwi Rivers Route Info
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Put In:  Magnetic Lake
Take Out:  same
Difficulty: 
Gradient:  --
Run Length:  7 days/98 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 per group. Oct 1 - April 30: self-issue day or overnight permits. Some high-season permits allocated by lottery.
Character/Similar To:  37 lakes, 3 rivers, 46 portages. Natural history, very scenic, good whitewater. Some motorized traffic.
Hazards:  Whitewater rapids.
Water Craft:  canoe
Land Ownership:  Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Wilderness:  yes
Camping on River:  Camping only at designated campsites, each equipped with latrine and firepit.
Location:  In the Midwestern U.S. (MN), 47 miles north of Grand Marais, Minnesota
Shuttle Logistics:  From Grand Marais go north on the Gunflint Trail 45 miles until you reach Cty. Rd. 50. Go right and you will reach the put in after just 0.5 mile. Paddle 1.5 miles across Gunflint Lake to reach Magnetic Lake.




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