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BWCA Portage 242 (Beartrack to Thumb)

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Approximate Length:
965m (192 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
57.3

"Hilliness" Index
59

# of Comments:
4

On 10/8/2023 3:07:27 PM, jd said:
Visit Date:
10/2/2023

While it's a bit long, it's positively gorgeous with wide open spaces of blowdown completely covered by moss. It kind of felt like walking through Middle Earth. I read some cautionary reviews of this portage, but heading east, I remember the beauty much more than any difficulty. The climb from Thumb to Beartrack is certainly formidable but not too bad. Bring some water and a bar to snack on when you walk back for your second load and enjoy the scenery!
On 10/22/2021 1:39:50 PM, eagle98mn said:
Visit Date:
9/18/2021

Coming out of Beartrack, the beginning was quite steep. I was huffing and puffing by the time things leveled out in the middle.
On 2/14/2015 10:26:19 AM, TuscaroraBorealis said:
Visit Date:
9/22/2012

Decent landings on both ends. Most of the trail is quite level & across an excellent flat path. Only as you near the Thumb lake end does the trail begin to drop and rocky, as well as muddy, sections are encountered. Thought the large expanse of mossy forest floor in the mid section was pretty neat.
On 5/10/2014 9:06:37 PM, bwbrian said:
Visit Date:
8/1/2012

This is a rather long, but not-too-challenging portage. Decent landings, gentle elevation changes, and a good trail make this a pleasant portage overall.
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Beartrack ~ Thumb portage
Beartrack ~ Thumb portage by TuscaroraBorealis
9/22/2012
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