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Entry Point 80 - Larch Creek

Larch Creek entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Gunflint Ranger Station near the city of Grand Marais, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 53 miles. Access from the canoe landing at Larch Creek. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 1
Elevation: 1217 feet
Latitude: 48.1270
Longitude: -90.8304
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TuscaroraBorealis
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08/08/2011 09:49PM
 
New Trip Report posted by TuscaroraBorealis

Trip Name: Blue heaven on the Granite river.

Entry Point: 80

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WhiteWolf
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08/09/2011 05:32AM
 
Great report as always!!!

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Spartan2
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08/09/2011 07:55AM
 
Enjoyed your trip report, great photos, too!
nojobro
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08/09/2011 08:44AM
 
Oh my, a TON of blueberries! Awesome!


What you must have felt when you realized your canoe was gone....yikes!!!!
SevenofNine
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08/09/2011 11:52AM
 
Paul, as usual nice trip report and nice photos. Thanks for sharing.

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alpine525
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08/09/2011 12:35PM
 
You timed your trip just right - I can't believe how many blueberries you picked! Yum! Great trip report - and great pictures - thanks for sharing!

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wawasee
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08/09/2011 01:41PM
 
What a laid back trip. Looked like a great time was had by all.
ducks
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08/09/2011 02:20PM
 
Another great report. Thanks for sharing. Larch Creek is on my "to do" list. You should have known those guys up in Upsala would be out working hard.

Ride EZ
TuscaroraBorealis
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08/10/2011 11:24AM
 
Added a few more photos that I was unable to get loaded earlier when initially putting the report together.
cowdoc
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08/10/2011 11:58AM
 
Nice TB. I need to check that area out sometime.

"What could happen?"
Swanny2
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08/11/2011 10:36AM
 
Thanks for the great report. We will be heading that way on the 18th. I am hoping there will still be blueberries.

Swanny
Claudio
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08/11/2011 05:32PM
 
quote Swanny2: "Thanks for the great report. We will be heading that way on the 18th. I am hoping there will still be blueberries. "


I will be up there near the end of August as well. Is it realistic to expect either blueberries or Juneberries?
TuscaroraBorealis
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08/11/2011 06:08PM
 
quote Claudio: "quote Swanny2: "Thanks for the great report. We will be heading that way on the 18th. I am hoping there will still be blueberries. "



I will be up there near the end of August as well. Is it realistic to expect either blueberries or Juneberries?"



There were still several green berries when we were there. I think there's a good chance you'll still run into them.
Ozarker
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08/11/2011 09:36PM
 
Thanks for the report. Boy, you really did hit the mother lode for blueberries. I can just imagine how great they taste. I love blueberry pie.

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Boppa
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08/12/2011 07:42AM
 
TB,
Great report, I always enjoy the pictures. An area that we have considered, it needs to be moved up on the lists of "to do" areas.
Boppa

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TuscaroraBorealis
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08/15/2011 06:16PM
 
quote Swanny2: "Thanks for the great report. We will be heading that way on the 18th. I am hoping there will still be blueberries. "


There should be.
paddlefamily
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08/16/2011 08:56PM
 
Good summer memories. I can't believe the blueberry haul you had. I'll have to time a trip just for those! Thanks for sharing your story.
SunCatcher
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09/24/2011 02:18AM
 
TB, You write a very nice story of the trip. Looks like you foundered on Blue berries. :) Nice Bell Canoe, I like it.
Hope the baby is growing and driving you crazy.
SunCatcher

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luft
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09/25/2011 12:27AM
 
Great trip report. You certainly hit the payload in blueberries.


Wilson Phillips... that made me laugh!
missmolly
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09/25/2011 03:08PM
 
A fine report. You tell your story well.

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TuscaroraBorealis
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07/30/2012 03:58PM
 
First & foremost I'd like to thank mocha & Gunflint Northwoods Outfitters.

Also, all those who organized the BWCA.com 2012 spring wing night. We used the gift certificate to go in through Larch Creek.


This was a return trip for me. So I've just included some photos from the trip. 2012 Larch Creek trip

Here is a short video as well. Having fun in the rain
TuscaroraBorealis
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07/30/2012 04:39PM
 
quote luft: "Great trip report. You certainly hit the payload in blueberries.



Wilson Phillips... that made me laugh!"



I'm sure LT. Dan was hoping Wilson would Hold On for one more day. ;-D
TeamTuna06
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08/14/2012 12:31AM
 
Great report...you weren't messing around when you said you got into some blueberries! Nice haul!

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OldGreyGoose
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08/14/2012 07:44AM
 
Thanks for a nice report. --Goose

Soloing is sweet, but a good partner is "priceless."
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