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BWCA Portage 630 (Insula to Hudson)

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Approximate Length:
467m (93 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
45.5

"Hilliness" Index
97

# of Comments:
6

On 1/28/2024 10:45:47 PM, halvorson.christopher said:
Visit Date:
8/5/2016

pretty portage! some elevation gain/loss, walks along river.
On 4/1/2021 11:43:36 AM, motley said:
Visit Date:
6/1/2020

Wide open because of the burn down. Expect to be blown around a bit if you're carrying a canoe and it's a windy day.
On 2/24/2019 5:18:34 PM, Riley Smith said:
Visit Date:
7/9/2018

It's a pretty steep portage. Views looking back towards Hudson are good. The burn hit this area really hard, so if it's hot, stay hydrated. There's no shade here.
On 8/8/2018 9:19:13 AM, lindsayt said:
Visit Date:
7/6/2018

A somewhat steep start coming from Insula and a good bit of elevation change, but not a difficult portage, and incredibly beautiful views of both lakes and the burn area. A surprisingly enjoyable portage.
On 9/19/2014 6:00:29 PM, Bradford said:
Visit Date:
9/17/2014

Yeah, this is a real treat of a portage. It is wide open looking down into the gorge because of the unobstructed view caused by the fire removing the trees, leaves and shrubs. Huge granite cliffs and boulders line the sides and whitewater and falls go tumbling down the drop. You have a great view of it all as you portage the ridge that traverses it. Enjoy it!
On 1/22/2014 1:07:22 PM, jeemon said:
Visit Date:
10/1/2013

Superb view of Pagami Creek burn, will inspire much photography, stone stairs make you feel as though you're climbing to a wilderness palace, enjoyed every step of this portage, usually don't
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Insula to Hudson Stairs
Insula to Hudson Stairs by jeemon
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Hudson - Insula (low water)
Hudson - Insula (low water) by Gavia
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Hudson - Insula (high water)
Hudson - Insula (high water) by Gavia
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Insula - Hudson (approach)
Insula - Hudson (approach) by Gavia
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Lake Insula to Hudson Lake (landing)
Lake Insula to Hudson Lake (landing) by Gavia
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Insula-Hudson Portage
Insula-Hudson Portage by Ben Strege
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Insula-Hudson Portage
Insula-Hudson Portage by Ben Strege
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Insula-Hudson Portage
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Insula-Hudson Portage
Insula-Hudson Portage by Ben Strege
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The White Whale by Ben Strege
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The White Whale
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Portage
Portage by smccoid
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Portage
Portage by smccoid
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Portage
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Viewing Insula from portage to Hudson
Viewing Insula from portage to Hudson by lindsayt
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Sunset Overlook
Sunset Overlook by Riley Smith
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Insula overlook
Insula overlook by TuscaroraBorealis
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Hudson overlook
Hudson overlook by TuscaroraBorealis
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Hudson-Insula Portage
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View on Inslula-Hudson Portage by Egapillar
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Portage by colandene
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