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BWCA Portage 399 (Cross Bay to Rib)

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Approximate Length:
296m (59 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
15.9

"Hilliness" Index
53

# of Comments:
6

On 1/9/2024 7:39:59 PM, ElkNinja said:
Visit Date:
10/3/2023

Nice landing on the Cross Bay side. Pretty walk in the woods that was fairly straightforward. The Rib side is rocky but not too bad.
On 3/19/2023 3:39:15 PM, Riley Smith said:
Visit Date:
5/1/2021

There's a beautiful little falls nearby with a flat rock for sitting, eating a snack, and enjoying the scenery. There's a gentle landing on the cross side and the portage isn't too bad.
On 7/9/2019 2:02:51 PM, Crystal Magiera said:
Visit Date:
6/24/2019

You could almost miss this portage. The landing is so bad that you wouldn't think a portage belongs here. Steep rock climb at the landing on the Rib Lake side. Cross Bay side is fine. Saw moose tracks.
On 6/28/2019 9:14:21 AM, BobberRob said:
Visit Date:
6/25/2019

As stated, the landing on the Rib side is very difficult to maneuver and load/unload gear. It definitely makes the list of one of the worst landings in the BWCA. The portage can get pretty soupy after a rain. 2/5
On 6/10/2016 8:07:45 PM, TuscaroraBorealis said:
Visit Date:
6/1/2016

Absolutely terrible landing on the Rib end. Other than that not too much to worry about, fairly non-descript path. Trail was wet & rocky when we used it.
On 2/13/2015 1:05:39 PM, halvorson.christopher said:
Visit Date:
9/4/2014

Nice walk along the creek/falls. Rocky landing on the Rib side. Very nice landing on the Cross Bay side.
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