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BWCA Portage 909 (Snowbank to Disappointment)

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Approximate Length:
689m (137 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
42.4

"Hilliness" Index
62

# of Comments:
6

On 9/25/2023 7:47:35 PM, windflower said:
Visit Date:
9/14/2023

A very straight-forward, well-traveled medium-sized portage. Nothing too rocky or hilly but some gradual ups-and-downs. The entry from Disappointment can have wind issues with a SE wind. But nothing too difficult.
On 9/23/2017 9:53:04 AM, SnowBird2016 said:
Visit Date:
9/4/2017

This portage is long and has rocks and roots with a good amount of elevation. We found that since there had been a bit of rain that it was muddy in spots but not anything that caused issues. Nice landings on Sanowbank and Disappointment sides. Hiking trail cuts next to portage on Disappoinment side and is nice to hike. Beaver swimming close to Disappoinment landing. Arrowheads and flint knapping were at the Snowbank landing. Cool if you have time to look!
On 1/4/2017 9:01:32 AM, BobberRob said:
Visit Date:
12/31/2016

Uphill going into Disappointment. A little tricky pulling a sled. Four or five 'bend downs.' Probably not too bad during the summer. 3/5
On 9/19/2016 10:30:54 AM, Sluggman42 said:
Visit Date:
9/14/2016

Mostly level walk. As of Sept 2016 there was a tremendous amount of blowdown. Halfway along the portage it looked like a tornado came through. The whole area from Snowbank to Thomas was like that though, must have been a heck of a storm.
On 2/13/2015 12:12:25 PM, Christopher Halvorson said:
Visit Date:
8/23/2012

The elevation change is so gradual... it is barely there. Nice, wide, good landings, well traveled
On 1/22/2014 1:36:04 PM, jeemon said:
Visit Date:
9/28/2013

Long but mostly down hill when heading into Disappointment
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Disappointment-Snowbank Portage
Disappointment-Snowbank Portage by Ben Strege
7/2/2010
Disappointment - Snowbank & Parent
Disappointment - Snowbank & Parent by Gavia
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Disappointment looking East
Disappointment looking East by Christopher Halvorson
Snowbank - Disappointment Portage
Snowbank - Disappointment Portage by Christopher Halvorson
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Snowbank Lake to Disappointment Lake by Gavia
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Snowbank to Disappointment Portage
Snowbank to Disappointment Portage by SnowBird2016
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Portage Disappointment Lake
Portage Disappointment Lake by SnowBird2016
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End of trip at Disappointment
End of trip at Disappointment by SnowBird2016
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