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Pick the right way into the Boundary Waters

All 2 entry points with their daily permits, drive times, and first portages side by side. Narrow the list to the few that fit your trip, then open one to see why.

All 2 entry points

Entry point 20Angleworm LakeKawishiwi Ranger DistrictAngleworm Lake2permits/day306permitsElyKawishiwi Ranger DistrictNoNot recorded yetNot recorded yetNot recorded yetSheltered51-50h 10mNohttp://www.echotrailoutfitters.com/GravelNot recorded yet1count714countNot recorded yetNot recorded yetNot recorded yetNot recorded yetYesNoLong shotNot recorded yetNot recorded yetYesNoNoYesNot recorded yet
Entry point 77South Hegman LakeKawishiwi Ranger DistrictSouth Hegman Lake2permits/day306permitsElyKawishiwi Ranger DistrictNoNot recorded yetNot recorded yetNot recorded yetSheltered51-50h 08mNohttp://www.echotrailoutfitters.com/GravelNot recorded yet1count85countNot recorded yetNot recorded yetNot recorded yetNot recorded yetYesNoLong shotNot recorded yetNot recorded yetYesNoNoYesNot recorded yet

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Gateway town

The last town with fuel and groceries before the gravel. Not always the nearest town: Lutsen is closer to Brule Lake than Tofte is, but sells no groceries and issues no permits.

Where to pick up your permit

Permits are picked up in person, on the entry date or the day before.

Will I see motors at entry?

Most of the Boundary Waters is motor-free. This only covers the water your trip starts on.

Wind exposure
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Road surface
Cell signal
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Probably the longest portage you would have to do that first day.

Moose odds

Relative, not a forecast. The DNR counts roughly 4,470 moose across 5,945 square miles, so a sighting is unlikely anywhere; this ranks entry points against each other.

Lottery competitiveness

An outfitter will drive you and your canoe to this landing. Most require renting a canoe.

A motorboat ride up the entry lake. Only possible where motors are allowed.