| Put In: |
Entry Point #57 - Magnetic Lake |
| Take Out: |
Saganaga Lake |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
-- |
| Run Length: |
3 days/26 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
Gunflint Ranger District 218-367-1750 |
| 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: |
7 lakes, 2 rivers, 7-10 portages. Natural history, rapids, waterfalls, good fishing. |
| Hazards: |
Whitewater rapids. Arrange for shuttle beforehand or face 12 mile walk back to put in. |
| Water Craft: |
canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Camping on River: |
Camping only at designated campsites along the route. Each site includes firepit and latrine. |
| 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 for 45 miles and turn right on Cty. Rd. 50. Drive half mile to parking lot. Paddle 1.5 miles across Gunflint Lake to reach Magnetic Lake. |
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