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BWCA Portage 269 (Ottertrack to Ester)

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Approximate Length:
346m (69 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
34

"Hilliness" Index
98

# of Comments:
9

On 6/26/2022 4:54:53 PM, ferris51 said:
Visit Date:
6/8/2022

Going from Ottertrack to Ester seemed like it took forever just going up and up. Well maintained and not difficult, just seemingly nonstop going up until the drop to Ester. Going back the climb from Ester is steep to start but then downhill the rest of the way.
On 10/1/2020 9:17:25 PM, eagle98mn said:
Visit Date:
9/17/2020

Some uphill areas heading toward Ester. We didn't have mud, but conditions had been pretty dry. Overall, nothing major to worry about on this well maintained trail.
On 8/8/2020 9:21:02 AM, JohnnieOutdoors said:
Visit Date:
6/26/2020

Can be steep at times from Ottertrack to Ester, but nothing too crazy. Coming around the corner to see the Ester water is an incredible sight.
On 5/28/2020 2:21:27 PM, wiscofan said:
Visit Date:
6/14/2016

Uphill and some twists and turns from Otter to Ester but well worn and easy.
On 4/10/2020 1:45:19 PM, Nicholas said:
Visit Date:
7/16/2019

A well worn portage, no obstacles besides mud spots from use.
On 8/26/2019 2:18:57 PM, Mike Monahan said:
Visit Date:
8/22/2019

A few mud spots but a fairly easy portage that's well maintained.
On 7/10/2019 9:39:26 AM, Poznan23 said:
Visit Date:
7/4/2019

Climb to Ester is long with a little mud, but not bad overall. Good landing on both sides. From Ester to Ottertrack is down hill and not bad
On 2/24/2019 7:09:37 PM, Riley Smith said:
Visit Date:
5/25/2017

A bit steep climbing up. Ester was a really pretty lake though. Landing on the Ester end was nice.
On 5/10/2014 10:33:02 AM, bwbrian said:
Visit Date:
8/4/2013

Steep, rocky climb from Ottertrack up to Ester. The trail can be muddy at the top.
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ester to otter.JPG
ester to otter.JPG by matt13
5/20/2016
Mud
Mud by AmateurHour
9/7/2017
Portage
Portage by Mike Monahan
8/22/2019
Portage
Portage by Mike Monahan
8/22/2019
Portage
Portage by Mike Monahan
8/22/2019
Portage
Portage by Mike Monahan
8/22/2019
Portage
Portage by Mike Monahan
8/22/2019
Portage
Portage by Mike Monahan
8/22/2019
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IMG_7720_cc.jpg by Mike Monahan
8/21/2019
Portage 269 into Esther from Ottertrack
Portage 269 into Esther from Ottertrack by mryan1023
9/19/2020
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