| Put In: |
Entry Point #60 - Duncan Lake/Bearskin Lake |
| Take Out: |
Round Lake |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
-- |
| Run Length: |
9 days/120 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: |
45 lakes, 3 rivers, 51 portages. Very scenic. Historic Voyageur's Highway. Waterfalls. Rapids. |
| Water Craft: |
canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Camping on River: |
The night before stay at the National Forest Campground at Flour Lake. Camping only at designated sites along the route, each equipped with firepit and latrine. |
| Location: |
In the Midwestern U.S. (MN), 31 miles north of Grand Marais, Minnesota |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
From Grand Marais go north on the Gunflint Trail for 28 miles. Turn right on Cty. Rd. 66 and drive another 3 miles to the put in at Bearskin Lake. |
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