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BWCA Portage 131 (Afton)

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Approximate Length:
86m (17 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
20.2

"Hilliness" Index
236

# of Comments:
7

On 7/15/2022 11:24:56 AM, bioteachk said:
Visit Date:
7/6/2022

Wow! Short, and Steep! The Fente side is one of the steepest portages I've seen in the BWCA. Be super careful with your footing and think ahead about how you will turn with the canoe on your shoulders. We decided to hand the gear downhill passing/sliding it to partners when going down the Fente side.
On 6/28/2022 7:18:57 AM, djohnson1776 said:
Visit Date:
6/19/2022

This portage is as difficult as everyone else has said. Be careful on this one.
On 6/7/2022 2:19:35 PM, Ben Strege said:
Visit Date:
6/5/2022

Holy Buckets! Steep on both ends. Watch your footing.
On 1/18/2022 11:56:32 AM, Riley Smith said:
Visit Date:
5/1/2021

This one is a steep little surprise after hoofing it down the Frost. Steep up and over.
On 3/13/2021 6:34:25 PM, mmarksnp said:
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We named this one Humpty Dumpty. Tough little portage especially after 13 portages and over 20 beaver dams.
On 2/19/2018 8:00:33 PM, Adrie said:
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If you can't line through the creek, the portage from Fente into Afton begins at the bottom of a granite slope about 25 feet long. In retrospect, it would have been easier to hand packs up. I just put it on and climbed (part way on hands and knees to keep from going over backward). Happily, its a short portage.
On 5/3/2014 2:19:47 PM, ruddy said:
Visit Date:
9/10/2013

This maybe short but don't let it fool you. You have to be part billy goat. There is a climb that you must pass your gear up about 20 feet. Maybe in low water you could walk the creek around but this wasn't an option on my trip
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Afton portage
Afton portage by ruddy
9/9/2013
Afton to Fente Portage - Afton End
Afton to Fente Portage - Afton End by Ben Strege
6/5/2022
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