Quetico Portage 5643 (Basswood River)

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Approximate Length:

156m (31 rods)

Lakes:

Basswood River

Climb/Descent Meters:

"Hilliness" Index

128

# of Comments:

On 1/8/2025 3:28:55 PM, collinsm22 said:

Visit Date:

7/9/2022

The portage isn't too difficult, except the (short) steep bits right at the beginning and end. The landings are excellent. There is plenty of shelter, and the camp site was a nice place to wait out a storm. Take some time to explore the falls, of course.

On 8/6/2024 4:55:39 PM, jd said:

Visit Date:

8/2/2024

Nice landings on both ends, with a climb on both ends as well, but amazing views and short length that will make you forget any heavy breathing! The waterfalls will be what truly takes your breath away. Stop to enjoy the views, you owe it to yourself getting this far!

On 11/12/2019 1:43:40 PM, eagle98mn said:

Visit Date:

9/22/2019

Easy up and over portage with numerous vantage points for waterfall pictures and appreciation.

On 6/29/2019 2:58:51 PM, mada1973 said:

Visit Date:

6/28/2019

All previous comments were accurate with our visit. Shorter, easy, wide, sandy landings on both sides, closer to falls than indicated and take pictures - it's pretty.

On 5/27/2019 6:50:54 AM, Joe Scott said:

Visit Date:

5/23/2019

Eastern landing is closer to the falls than the maps indicate. Easy up and over. Take time to enjoy the falls.

On 2/24/2019 6:17:08 PM, Riley Smith said:

Visit Date:

7/26/2018

A nice up and over. Take some time to enjoy the falls while you are here. The gorge is lovely.

On 9/30/2018 2:56:42 PM, Mike Monahan said:

Visit Date:

9/28/2018

The portage is a simple up and over between the two eastern most waterfalls. There's a international border marker at the top of the hill. Very scenic area between 3 waterfalls.

On 6/6/2018 4:32:31 PM, twincitiesjesse said:

Visit Date:

5/30/2018

Eastern landing is pretty close to the falls. Good views of the falls, hilly but otherwise easy trail.

On 10/18/2015 5:17:53 PM, Prorecreator said:

Visit Date:

9/27/2015

Doesn't get much easier than this. Poorly drawn on this map - the trail is much closer to the falls. A great spot for photos.

On 2/13/2015 1:32:49 PM, Christopher Halvorson said:

Visit Date:

6/26/2014

This one was very busy everytime we got to it. Very nice take out from the East end. be more careful on the lower side of the falls. The water was high, and this made it hard to get into the canoe, My partner took a spill into the drink! Very Pretty! 2 out of 10

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