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Ena Lake to Vermillion Lake – The put-in for this trip is on Ena Lake with plenty of parking and a dock to make your launch easy. You will paddle past a few cabins before coming to the short portage into Vermillion Lake. With no residences you will love the feeling of seclusion despite only being a few kilometers from your vehicle. Large granite cliffs, dense forest and numerous islands to camp on make this an excellent route to explore. Be sure to check out the beach, hiking trails and waterfalls at the northwest end of the lake where Vermillion spills into Big Sand Lake.

Total Distance: 25.9 kmTotal Days: 2-3Portages: 1Difficulty: Moderate

Ena Lake to Vermillion Lake

Lake of the Woods Canoe Routes

49.82726, -93.71283 Put in Put in, Boat Launch, Free Parking

50.00567, -94.5384 Portage Portage, beach landing, easy portage up hill, good trail (Approx 150 Meters)

50.01262, -94.53237 Possible camp site Turtle Island

50.0124, -94.54313 Possible camp site

50.01566, -94.54625 Possible camp site

50.02293, -94.54652 Possible camp site Smooth Rocky camping spot

50.0505, -94.5521 Possible camp site Beach and camping spot

50.06015, -94.58421 Possible camp site Island camping spot

50.06446, -94.58988 Lookout

50.06521, -94.60127 Portage Beach, waterfall and portage/hiking trail to Big Sand Lake

50.06554, -94.59996 Hiking trail

Ena Lake to Vermillion Lake

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Vermillion Lake

Ena Lake

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The Lake of the Woods canoe routes guides are designed to provide trip planning assistance, but should not be the sole wayfinding source used on your canoe adventure. Detailed maps and Lake Charts are available and should be purchased prior to setting out. There are also numerous experienced guides locally who can be contacted to provide detailed trip information.