South Kawishiwi River to Gabbro Lake

Overview

The South Kawishiwi River to Gabbro Lake route begins and ends at Entry Point 32, offering a middle-length alternative between the entry point's short Bruin Lake trip and its full route out to Isabella Lake. From the put-in, the route follows the river corridor through Bruin Lake and continues on to Gabbro Lake before returning the same way.

Gabbro Lake sits just beyond Bruin Lake, connected by open water that continues the same corridor used by the entry point's longer trip east. Stopping at Gabbro avoids the longer river paddle required to continue on toward Isabella Lake, while still giving paddlers more distance than the shortest option.

This route suits paddlers who want a bit more than the shortest South Kawishiwi River trip without the full commitment of the longer route east. Its mix of river and lake paddling gives it good variety for a short multi-day trip.

Route Highlights

• River paddling along the South Kawishiwi River corridor
• Bruin Lake as the connecting point to Gabbro Lake
• Gabbro Lake's forested shoreline typical of the Kawishiwi district