BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
May 17 2024
Entry Point 16 - Moose/Portage River (North of Echo Trail)
Moose/Portage 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 27 miles. Access is a 160-rod portage heading North from the Echo Trail.
Number of Permits per Day: 5
Elevation: 1348 feet
Latitude: 48.1230
Longitude: -92.0991
A favorite route offering many trip options and memorable things to see including;
World Class fishing for all four BWCA Species
Pictographs
Soaring granite hills and cliffs
Small lakes
Small rivers
Tumbling rapids and waterfalls
Wildlife, including Moose
Vistas from high points across the region if you're willing to climb. Rating Easy to Moderate. Day One. Get to EP16 off of the Echo Trail early. The initial portage is long, but well worn and smooth, sloping gently downgrade to the launch area. Load your canoe and head North. You'll be paddling with the slight current on this narrow winding river. The water is clear and make sure to tell the bowperson to watch for looming rocks!
Number of Permits per Day: 5
Elevation: 1348 feet
Latitude: 48.1230
Longitude: -92.0991
A favorite route offering many trip options and memorable things to see including;
World Class fishing for all four BWCA Species
Pictographs
Soaring granite hills and cliffs
Small lakes
Small rivers
Tumbling rapids and waterfalls
Wildlife, including Moose
Vistas from high points across the region if you're willing to climb. Rating Easy to Moderate. Day One. Get to EP16 off of the Echo Trail early. The initial portage is long, but well worn and smooth, sloping gently downgrade to the launch area. Load your canoe and head North. You'll be paddling with the slight current on this narrow winding river. The water is clear and make sure to tell the bowperson to watch for looming rocks!
Trip 2
by sholtz21
Trip Report
Entry Date:
September 02, 2012
Entry Point:
Morgan Lake
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
6
Trip Introduction:
Day 2 of 4
Sunday, September 02, 2012~Morgan Lake, Jake Lake, Vista Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Caribou Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Morgan Lake,
Jake Lake,
Vista Lake,
Horseshoe Lake,
Caribou Lake,
Day 4 of 4
Monday, September 03, 2012~Caribou Lake, Horseshoe Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Caribou Lake,
Horseshoe Lake,
Day 7 of 4
Tuesday, September 04, 2012~Caribou Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Vista Lake, Jake Lake, Lux Lake, Carl Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Caribou Lake,
Horseshoe Lake,
Vista Lake,
Jake Lake,
Lux Lake,
Carl Lake,
Day 8 of 4
Wednesday, September 05, 2012~Carl Lake, Morgan Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Carl Lake,
Morgan Lake,
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