| Put In: |
Entry Point #41 Brule Lake |
| Take Out: |
same |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
-- |
| Run Length: |
2 days/14 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/group. Oct 1- April 30: self-issue day or overnight permits. Some high-season permits allocated by lottery. |
| Character/Similar To: |
14 miles, 10 lakes, 1 creek, 11 portages. Good weekend loop; great fishing. |
| Hazards: |
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| Water Craft: |
canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Camping on River: |
Camping prohibitted at Brule Lake but is available at Crescent Lake Campground. Camping only in designated areas on lakes. Campsites provide latrine and firepit. |
| Location: |
In the Midwestern U.S. (MN), 26.5 miles Northeaast of Lutsen, Minnesota |
| Area Name: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
From Lutsen, via Hwy. 61, turn off on County Rd. 4 and follow for 18 miles. Turn left on FR 153 and then turn right onto Brule Lake Rd. and follow for 6 miles to landing. |
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