BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
April 27 2024
Entry Point 23 - Mudro Lake
Mudro Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Kawishiwi Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 19 miles. Three accesses into Mudro Lake involve portages ranging from 20–185 rods.Easiest access is from private la nd with parking fee.
Number of Permits per Day: 5
Elevation: 1166 feet
Latitude: 48.0356
Longitude: -91.8301
On the Water- Monday July 20th-
On the water late considering how far we need to go today. Up the Horse river to the falls by 6pm. Started raining and NO campsites available. Mudrow-Alruss-Tin can Mike-Horse Lake-Horse River-Basswood. 13 miles by water. (not counting portages)
Tuesday July 21st-
Rain all night, all morning and all day. Went north by petroglyphs, table rock and the the Crocked Lake Narrows across Thursday bay to campsite. Basswood-Crooked Lake-Wednesday Bay-Thursday Bay. 11 miles in the rain.
Wednesday July 22nd-
Up early and calm winds to take advantage of, considering the big water we have to cross. Found beaver dam to lift over and did a portage from hell between Pandos lake and Chippewa Lake. VERY steep and slippery after rain. Many mud holes. Then the mile portage after Wagosh Lake to Gun Lake. Never saw another soul in a canoe or campsite the entire day! Thursday bay-Friday Bay-Pandos Lake-Chippewa Lake-Wagosh lake-Gun Lake. 11 miles by water.
Thursday July 23rd-
Finally had a dry night. got everything dry!!! A few portages today to Fourtown Lake campsite. Easy day by comparison. Gun Lake-Fairy Lake-Boot Lake-Fourtown Lake. 6 miles. Put the long miles at the first of the week for a buffer for contingencies!
Friday July 24th-
Last day. Stormed last night bad. A few portages today with one bad one between Fourtown Lake and Mudrow lake. To entry point by 1pm. Ready for a hot shower! 4 miles
Total-
45 miles by water
13 miles by portage (3 trips each)
58 miles total.
Number of Permits per Day: 5
Elevation: 1166 feet
Latitude: 48.0356
Longitude: -91.8301
On the Water- Monday July 20th-
On the water late considering how far we need to go today. Up the Horse river to the falls by 6pm. Started raining and NO campsites available. Mudrow-Alruss-Tin can Mike-Horse Lake-Horse River-Basswood. 13 miles by water. (not counting portages)
Tuesday July 21st-
Rain all night, all morning and all day. Went north by petroglyphs, table rock and the the Crocked Lake Narrows across Thursday bay to campsite. Basswood-Crooked Lake-Wednesday Bay-Thursday Bay. 11 miles in the rain.
Wednesday July 22nd-
Up early and calm winds to take advantage of, considering the big water we have to cross. Found beaver dam to lift over and did a portage from hell between Pandos lake and Chippewa Lake. VERY steep and slippery after rain. Many mud holes. Then the mile portage after Wagosh Lake to Gun Lake. Never saw another soul in a canoe or campsite the entire day! Thursday bay-Friday Bay-Pandos Lake-Chippewa Lake-Wagosh lake-Gun Lake. 11 miles by water.
Thursday July 23rd-
Finally had a dry night. got everything dry!!! A few portages today to Fourtown Lake campsite. Easy day by comparison. Gun Lake-Fairy Lake-Boot Lake-Fourtown Lake. 6 miles. Put the long miles at the first of the week for a buffer for contingencies!
Friday July 24th-
Last day. Stormed last night bad. A few portages today with one bad one between Fourtown Lake and Mudrow lake. To entry point by 1pm. Ready for a hot shower! 4 miles
Total-
45 miles by water
13 miles by portage (3 trips each)
58 miles total.
First Trip
by Bmbpenguin
Trip Report
Entry Date:
June 10, 2018
Entry Point:
Lizz and Swamp Lakes
Number of Days:
6
Group Size:
7
Trip Introduction:
We have been planning this scouting adventure for about 2 years, with 1 year of preparation. We arrived at Rockwood Lodge Outfitters on Saturday night in preparation for our Sunday Journey.
Day 1 of 6
Sunday, June 10, 2018 We hit Poplar Lake around 7:30 AM and headed out. On portage from Caribou to Horseshoe had a member of the crew twist their ankle. This altered our planned route to Gaskin and picked a site on Horseshoe. Site was on the end of the peninsula and was very windy. But was worth staying at.~Poplar Lake, Lizz Lake, Caribou Lake, Horseshoe Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Poplar Lake,
Lizz Lake,
Caribou Lake,
Horseshoe Lake,
Day 2 of 6
Monday, June 11, 2018 Sent scouting party to Gaskin Lake to see what sites were available. Upon their return, packed up camp and headed to Gaskin Lake. Twisted ankle was not as serious as originally thought. ~Horseshoe Lake, Gaskin Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Horseshoe Lake,
Gaskin Lake,
Day 3 of 6
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Spent day relaxing and some general lake canoeing. Evening fishing by the group.
Day 1 of 6
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 Another day relaxing. Small portion of the group headed to Allen Lake for fishing.
Day 3 of 6
Thursday, June 14, 2018 Up early in preparation for breaking camp and heading to Caribou. Knew storms were coming in on Friday, so we wanted a closer portage to the exit. Found a good site on Caribou and spent a good time swimming and enjoying the sites. ~Gaskin Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Caribou Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Gaskin Lake,
Horseshoe Lake,
Caribou Lake,
Day 5 of 6
Friday, June 15, 2018 Up at 5AM to try and get out ahead of storms. Was not able and had to shelter in place till storms passed around 9AM. Headed out on smooth lake but with rain. Upon entry on to Poplar, wind picked up. Reached Rockwood Lodge about 20 minutes ahead of stronger winds and heavy fog. All in all, a great trip. ~Caribou Lake, Lizz Lake, Poplar Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Caribou Lake,
Lizz Lake,
Poplar Lake,
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