| Put In: |
Entry Point #22 & 23 Mudro Lake |
| Take Out: |
same |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
-- |
| Run Length: |
3 days/37 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: |
7 lakes, 3 rivers, 3 creeks, 21 portages. Portages are evenly spaced; good fishing; route may be shortened by putting in at Picket Lake. |
| Hazards: |
Strong winds on Jackfish Bay may necessitate reversing the loop. |
| Water Craft: |
canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Boudary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Camping on River: |
Camping prohibited at landing but available nearby at Fenske Lake Campground and nearby USFS campsite. Camping only in designated areas on the lakes. Each campsite includes a firepit and latrine. |
| Location: |
In the Midwestern U.S. (MN), 9 miles North of Ely, Minnesota |
| Area Name: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
From County Road 88, turn onto Echo Trail and follow for 10 miles. After passing County Road 644, steer right off the main rd. This narrow rd. may require 4-WD in spring- follow it to Nels landing parking lot. |
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