| Put In: |
Entry Point #16 Moose R. North |
| Take Out: |
same |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
-- |
| Run Length: |
8 days/85 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: |
21 lakes, 4 rivers, 3 creeks, 44 portages. May experience motorized traffic at the beginnig of route, but you quickly enter isolated wilderness; indian rock paintings visible; good fishing. |
| Hazards: |
This route is especially rugged at low water. Spring and fall are recommended times of travel. |
| Water Craft: |
canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Camping on River: |
Camping not available at landing but nearby Lake Jeanette and Fenske Lake Campgrounds provide facilities.Camping on designated areas on lakes. Campsites provide firepit and latrine. |
| Location: |
In the Midwestern U.S. (MN), 25.5 miles Northwest of Ely, Minnesota |
| Area Name: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
From County Rd. 88 Take Echo Trail 24.5 miles and turn right just before Sioux River bridge. Follow access rd. for a mile to parking lot. Portage to river. |
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