| Put In: |
Entry Point # 27 Snowbank Lake |
| Take Out: |
same |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
-- |
| Run Length: |
3 days/19 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
Kawishini Ranger District 218-365-7600 |
| 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/group. Oct 1- April 30: self-issue day or overnight permits. Some high-season permits allocated by lottery. |
| Character/Similar To: |
19 miles, 11 lakes, 12 portages. Popular fishing spot. |
| Water Craft: |
canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Camping on River: |
Camping available at the landing. Camping only at designated areas on lakes. Latrine and firepit at each campsite. |
| Location: |
In the Midwestern U.S. (MN), 20 miles Northeast of Ely, Minnesota |
| Area Name: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
From the Voyageur Visitor Center follow the Fernberg Rd. for 18 miles. Turn left on gravel rd. for 4 miles to landing. Avoid turning off left of gravel rd. onto private drives. |
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