BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
May 07 2024
Entry Point 38 - Sawbill Lake
Number of Permits per Day: 11
Elevation: 1802 feet
Latitude: 47.8699
Longitude: -90.8858
Sawbill Lake - 38
SAWBILL + LOUSE LOOP SOLO TRIP / FEMALE PADDLER
Entry Date:
September 19, 2016
Entry Point:
Sawbill Lake
Number of Days:
7
Group Size:
1
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!