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BWCA Portage 49 (South to North)

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Approximate Length:
399m (79 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
22.1

"Hilliness" Index
56

# of Comments:
4

On 8/28/2023 9:29:59 AM, eagle98mn said:
Visit Date:
8/24/2023

Height of Land Portage - I expected more elevation change since this crosses the Laurentian Divide. Waters to the north are headed to Hudson Bay while waters to the south are headed to the Atlantic. It ended up being flat and brushy since the woods are cut back here along the border. There are pylons marking the international border at each end too. Dip a cedar branch in the water and sprinkle it on your crew to make them official voyageurs!
On 9/3/2020 12:35:37 PM, Riley Smith said:
Visit Date:
9/1/2020

Unfortunately the international border folks got here recently and cut a big, unsightly swath along the border. The portage is flat and easy to tred.
On 6/21/2018 6:43:56 PM, Bradford said:
Visit Date:
6/14/2018

historic "height of land portage". fun to experience tho different than i expected - flat, unremarkable trail. good landings, especially on the north lake side with a sandy beach.
On 7/19/2015 9:24:02 AM, TuscaroraBorealis said:
Visit Date:
7/31/2010

A mostly flat well worn trail with a narrow boardwalk running over a length of the trail. The South lake side is a bit marshy, while the North lake side has a beautiful beach. Also there may be some ground plants overhanging the trail.
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height of land portage from south lake
height of land portage from south lake by Bradford
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height of land portage approaching north lake
height of land portage approaching north lake by Bradford
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height of land portage from north lake
height of land portage from north lake by Bradford
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Height of land portage
Height of land portage by TuscaroraBorealis
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Height of land portage
Height of land portage by TuscaroraBorealis
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BWCA sign
BWCA sign by TuscaroraBorealis
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