| Put In: |
Entry Point #62 - Clearwater Lake |
| Take Out: |
Same |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
-- |
| Run Length: |
2 days/18 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. Oct 1 - April 30: self-issue day or overnight permits. Some high-season permits allocated by lottery. |
| Character/Similar To: |
9 lakes, 10 portages. Very scenic Johnson Falls. Good fishing. |
| Water Craft: |
canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Camping on River: |
Before put in, camp at Flour Lake Campground 3 miles south. Along the route camping only at designated sites, each equipped with latrine and firepit. |
| 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 for 28 miles where you turn right on Cty. Rd. 66 (also known as Clearwater Rd.). Go another 5.5 miles to the end of the road. |
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