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Quetico Portage 5284 (Cairn to Heronshaw)

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Approximate Length:
171m (34 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
5.1

"Hilliness" Index
30

# of Comments:
1

On 8/12/2025 8:38:36 PM, kirk_a said:
Visit Date:
7/28/2025

Portage burned a few years ago, but portage crew has cleared the downed trees and re-established the portage. It's a bit overgrown in places with tall bushes, so look for blazes at both ends, and also look for blazes and surveyors tape on standing dead trees to stay on the overgrown trail.
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