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The Echo Trail winds its way north and west 46.5 miles to CR 24 near Echo Lake. The road surface is blacktop for the first 10 miles, but gravel the rest of the way. The curves do straighten out near the Moose River entry points and, from there on, you can make better driving time.

Entry Point

1 Trout Lake

DAILY QUOTA: 14 CLOSEST RANGER STATION: LaCroix Ranger District in Cook

LOCATION Trout Lake is accessible from Vermilion Lake. From Ely, follow State Highway 1-169 west through Tower to its junction with County Road (CR) 77, about 4.5 miles west of Tower. Turn right on CR 77 and continue for 12 more miles until you reach the public landing on Moccasin Point. There you will find a large private parking lot operated by Moccasin Point Resort, with gasoline pumps, telephone booth, snack bar and store. A fee is charged to park there.

DESCRIPTION Public campgrounds on or near Vermilion Lake’s south shore are located at Tower-Soudan State Park, McKinley Park, and Tower Park, all just north of Highway 1-169, just outside of Tower. There is also a National Forest campground at Pfeifer Lake, 10 miles southwest of Tower. Any of these will provide you with a convenient place to spend the night prior to the canoe trip. All are less than 20 miles from the public access to Vermilion Lake. Camping fees are charged at all of them.