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Granite-Kawishiwi Rivers Route Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Magnetic Lake |
| Take Out: |
same |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
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| Run Length: |
7 days/98 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: |
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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