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BWCA Portage 57 (Clearwater to Caribou)
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Approximate Length:
719m (143 rods)
Lakes:
Clearwater
,
Caribou
Climb/Descent Meters:
117
"Hilliness" Index
163
# of Comments:
8
On 2/12/2021 10:04:59 AM,
mschi772
said:
Visit Date:
5/21/2019
Honestly, I really enjoyed this portage. Yes, it has relatively steep ascent/descent at the beginning/end, but they're not so steep as to need to grab onto trees to hoist yourself along. I recall one slope being much rockier than the other (Clearwater side, I think) demanding a little extra care in footing. Otherwise, this portage had comfortable width to it, and once you get to the top of your initial climb, it's a pretty easy walk through a nice area until you get to the other end. The Caribou landing made for an excellent spot to take a break. While it may require a little bit of work, at least it isn't overgrown, boring, or frustratingly sloppy/muddy; I'll take portages like this over ones like that every time.
On 8/25/2020 10:37:27 PM,
eagle98mn
said:
Visit Date:
9/17/2016
Steep on either side, it seems there isn't a particularly easy way to get in or out of Clearwater. 8/23/20 Update: It is still a steep climb! This time I went from south to north. Either I'm getting older or this portage is worse going north...or both.
On 6/18/2020 5:50:10 PM,
Riley Smith
said:
Visit Date:
6/16/2020
This portage is a butt kicker. It's a tough, rocky climb that proves a good test.
On 7/10/2019 12:45:51 PM,
WanderingKansas
said:
Visit Date:
6/16/2019
I would call this a very difficult portage. Very steep, with uncertain footing in several places. It's not the longest (205 rods on Fisher maps), but it's a real challenge.
On 5/30/2018 5:45:49 AM,
nickewolf3
said:
Visit Date:
5/28/2018
The elevation change at the ends makes this portage tiring but not overwhelming. A very large tree with all its branches was blocking the the north end of the portage.
On 5/25/2016 8:33:10 AM,
BobberRob
said:
Visit Date:
5/20/2016
Whew. It's uphill. Lots of animal activity: rabbit, wolf, moose. 4/5
On 8/25/2015 8:23:49 PM,
TuscaroraBorealis
said:
Visit Date:
8/23/2015
I don't think this one is quite as tough as some of the guide books make it sound. Still it will get the blood pumping as it has decent climbs on either end with plenty of boulders to step on & around along the way. A few muddy sections too.
On 2/13/2015 12:22:17 PM,
halvorson.christopher
said:
Visit Date:
10/1/2013
8 out of 10 (10 is bad). We stopped halfway through and took a rest. We were traveling from Caribou to Clearwater. It is a healthy climb. Take your time, and you will be just fine. Nice trail. Nice semi-views
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