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BWCA Portage 712 (Little Gabbro)

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Approximate Length:

1013m (201 rods)

Lakes:

Little Gabbro

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On 9/7/2020 3:47:36 PM, paddle_pilot said:

Visit Date:

9/5/2020

Low water levels on Little Gabbro mean a very mucky put in. Otherwise pretty reasonable for a long portage.

On 4/28/2020 6:30:14 PM, TuscaroraBorealis said:

Visit Date:

4/28/2020

As should be expected for an entry point trail, this is a wide well worn portage. While none of the climbs are severe, (regardless of direction)there are a few long gradual climbs along the way. Lots of knobby boulders near the lake end and there are a couple of minor wet/mushy spots, the worst being near the lake. Decent landing.

On 6/7/2018 1:58:49 PM, banks said:

Visit Date:

5/31/2018

Easy portage, id even go as far to say pleasant! Wide, straight, gentle slopes, and only two spots i could see getting mucky if the weather stays wet.

On 9/29/2016 9:59:45 PM, AmateurHour said:

Visit Date:

9/29/2016

Super frequently used. About twice as long as I'd care to haul Ol' Ironsides, but lighter boats should be fine. Gentle ups and downs, plus a few muddy patches and anklebreakers. Little Gabbro landing is huge.

On 8/8/2016 2:47:36 PM, innovater1 said:

Visit Date:

7/22/2016

VERY nice path. Gravel at the parking lot half. Some minor rocks. Gentle hills. A long portage bet very easy to travel even loaded down. Great end to a 7 day trip. I was expecting a 2 hour walk - going back a second time for the rest of the gear - but it only took an hour to traverse. Surprisingly pleasant portage for being so long.

On 5/15/2016 11:34:42 PM, Bradford said:

Visit Date:

5/4/2016

straight forward, well maintained, heavily used portage trail. wide, flat (a few rocks here and there but othing to fret about), very gradual easy up and down and you're there. longish depending on your skill level.

On 8/30/2015 8:05:45 PM, Jeffrey said:

Visit Date:

8/24/2015

Hard up and down portage with rocky path and two low muddy sections.

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