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Cross Lake Boat Landing to
Burnt Landing on Square Lake
The Cross Lake boat landing is off the Disy Road between
Madawaska Lake and Cross Lake, MAG 68 D3. The boat landing
road is a long dirt road down to the shore of the lake. Upon
arriving at the lake, you will fi nd a well maintained boat landing
that offers covered picnic tables, outhouses, and a beautiful gravel
beach. Cross Lake boat landing offers an excellent location to
launch trailered boats or kayaks/canoes. This trip starts with a fl at
water lake paddle for 1.19 miles across Cross Lake to the Square
Lake thoroughfare. At an approximate compass bearing of 236
degrees, or a direction of S.S.W.
Upon arriving at the Square Lake thoroughfare, you will often
times fi nd bald eagles. Upon entering Square Lake thoroughfare,
you will be amazed at the remote feeling you get when paddling
across the thoroughfare. The thoroughfare itself is .87 miles until
you enter Square Lake. On windy days, Square Lake is often times
referred to as an ocean. So be forewarned before entering this
lake in a small vessel that it can be very windy and turn windy in a
moment’s notice.
When entering Square Lake, continue straight or hug the right
shore line for 1.90 miles in a direction of 325 degrees or a
direction of W.N.W. Upon arriving at the Square Lake boat
landing, you will fi nd a rough gravel boat launch that often times
has a spring trickling down through it. You will also notice a large
sign bearing the name Muscovic on it.
All fl atwater paddling and great short day trip.
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