Woodland Caribou Portage 20141 (Mexican Hat to Unnamed)

As part of a day trip into WCPP, I cleared this portage with a handsaw in May 2021 and marked it with orange flagging tape. The standing burned deadfall is still coming down and the small jack pine are getting taller, so this will be an ongoing issue for this path. *2025 Update*: After camping on the peninsula campsite, I spent the next morning clearing out this portage by knocking back the new post-fire regrowth along the trail. Much wider and easier to walk. Should be good for a few years. This was the first year I used the first upstream entrance to avoid the stream crossing. I agree with Don...much easier. *SNS*: Yes...it was a very long day for my day trip (5am-10pm). But that was during the crazy COVID times when the ON government was not allowing overnight camping in WCPP and I live locally. I also travelled very light and did not spend much time clearing/cutting the portage trails.

In 2022 this portage was a lot of work, we traveled from Jake to Mexican Hat. It's navigable but don't expect a highway! See photos. *Update 2024* - This portage is now in much better shape.

Agree with donr - on the east end, takeout closer to the falls is easier, but there's not a huge difference (both takeouts are cairned). Nothing too complex here other than some elevation................... Edit to add: Matt, you made it to this portage and back out in ONE DAY?!?! Epic. I was flying (singling) and got from MX Hat Lake to the Leano parking lot in 5:50 - one way! You day was over 45km!

When starting from the south, I would recommend using the take out to the east of the more clearly marked main take out. This allows you to skip crossing the secondary stream, which can be sketchy in high water.