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Winchell-Hensen Loop Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Lizz Lake/Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

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Winchell-Hensen Loop Info
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Put In:  Entry Point #47 Lizz Lake
Take Out:  same
Difficulty: 
Gradient:  --
Run Length:  3 days/20 miles
Flow Information (phone):  Gunflint Ranger District, Grand Marais 218-387-175
Good Level:  --
Season Comments:  May, June, July, August, September
Character/Similar To:  10 lakes, 13 portages. Popular trail.
Water Craft:  canoe
Land Ownership:  Boundary Waters Canoe Are Wilderness
Wilderness:  yes
Camping on River:  Iron Lake or Flour Lake Campgrounds are closest to the landing. Camping only at designated areas on lakes. Campsites provide firepit and latrine.
Location:  In the Midwestern U.S. (MN), 31 miles Northwest of Grand Marais, Minnesota
Area Name:  Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Shuttle Logistics:  From Grand Marais, take Hwy. 61 to Gunflint trail and follow for 31 miles. Turn left at Forest Service access sign and follow County Rd. 92.5 miles to gravel Rd. Follow this to landing or parking lot.




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