BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
May 18 2024
Entry Point 14 - Little Indian Sioux River North
Little Indian Sioux River (north) entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by La Croix Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 32 miles. Access is a 40-rod portage heading North from the Echo Trail.
Number of Permits per Day: 6
Elevation: 1364 feet
Latitude: 48.1466
Longitude: -92.2103
Number of Permits per Day: 6
Elevation: 1364 feet
Latitude: 48.1466
Longitude: -92.2103
Autumn in the BWCAW
by oldgentleman
Trip Report
Entry Date:
September 28, 2003
Entry Point:
Moose/Portage River (north)
Exit Point:
Mudro Lake (23)
Number of Days:
7
Group Size:
2
Trip Introduction:
Autumn is my favorite time of year. It’s bright clear air and brisk temperatures invigorate the body and uplift the spirit.
Report
Saturday, July 27, 2019 After a slow start to the morning and a quick breakfast of instant oatmeal we packed and headed into Farm Lake and the outfitter. As we launched we saw 3 canoes across the lake heading into Farm Lake. Turns out it was our second crew who had entered entry point 31 and went into Clear Lake, down through Gabbro and back. We hit the Outfitter in time for a quick shower and repacking gear before the bus ride to Minneapolis to fly back.
In all it was an experience of a lifetime. We had fun, but it was a lot more work than anticipated. I'm glad I had stepped up my hikes with the dogs with 50# weight. I wish I could have managed to bring my CPAP to get some sleep. In the future, I'm going to be more adamant our Scouts train more like they do for Philmont, some weren't ready for the physical exertion required. I'll, also, not want to use a route as long as the one we took to allow for days to rest/fish.
Lakes Traveled:
Nina Moose Lake,
Agnes, Lake,
Lac La Croix,
Bottle Lake,
Iron Lake,
Crooked Lake,
Papoose Lake,
Chippewa Lake,
Wagosh Lake,
Gun Lake,