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BWCA Portage 438 (Meeds to Swallow)

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Approximate Length:
525m (104 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
21.5

"Hilliness" Index
41

# of Comments:
4

On 5/31/2022 9:30:17 PM, TuscaroraBorealis said:
Visit Date:
5/29/2022

The climb out of Meeds isn't severe but, it is the worst on this trail - which is mostly just a rolling pathway. Incredible number of annoying boulders along the way. There are a few boardwalks but, it's still a somewhat muddy ordeal. A scenic little brook cut across the trail at about the mid-point. Some nice pines on the swallow end.
On 7/28/2020 6:36:29 AM, Riley Smith said:
Visit Date:
7/22/2020

This portage was quite muddy after the rains, but I really love the Swallow end with all the big white pines lining the portage.
On 8/23/2017 1:07:43 PM, eagle98mn said:
Visit Date:
8/17/2017

Muddy! Would be easy but footing was a little tricky in the mud
On 1/14/2015 9:05:13 PM, Ken Orwoll said:
Visit Date:
7/17/2013

A little climb at both ends then flat. Nice well used trails.
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paddling up to the landing for portage into Swallow
paddling up to the landing for portage into Swallow by TuscaroraBorealis
5/29/2022
soaked trail
soaked trail by TuscaroraBorealis
5/29/2022
creek crossing
creek crossing by TuscaroraBorealis
5/29/2022
break at the big cedar bench
break at the big cedar bench by TuscaroraBorealis
5/29/2022
boardwalk
boardwalk by TuscaroraBorealis
5/29/2022
approaching Swallow Lake
approaching Swallow Lake by TuscaroraBorealis
5/29/2022
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