| Put In: |
Entry Point #62 - Clearwater Lake |
| Take Out: |
Same |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
-- |
| Run Length: |
3 days/38 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
Gunflint Ranger District 218-387-1750 |
| Good Level: |
-- |
| 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 by lottery. |
| Character/Similar To: |
10 lakes, 1 river, 10 portages. Long lakes and long portages. Good fishing. |
| Water Craft: |
canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Camping on River: |
Before the put in, camp 3 miles south at the Flour Lake Campground. Along the loop, camping only at designated sites, each equipped with firepit and latrine. |
| Location: |
In the Midwestern U.S. (MN), 33.5 miles north of Grand Marais, Minnesota |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
From Grand Marais go north on the Gunflint Trail 28 miles to Cty. Rd. 66 (also known as Clearwater Rd.). Turn right and go another 5.5 miles to the end of the road. |
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