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BWCA Portage 124 (Gaskin to Winchell)

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Approximate Length:
265m (53 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
41.2

"Hilliness" Index
155

# of Comments:
6

On 8/6/2024 7:20:56 AM, abaxa said:
Visit Date:
8/1/2024

Long and somewhat steep descent into Winchell after a gradual climb from Gaskin. The landing on that end is shallow and muddy, expect this. Great landing on the Winchell side, deep water. Again, this is a really busy area, so expect to encounter other groups here.
On 1/29/2024 3:31:15 PM, halvorson.christopher said:
Visit Date:
8/10/2021

Hill, easy incline, but constant.
On 10/13/2019 9:46:25 PM, Riley Smith said:
Visit Date:
10/13/2019

After a good morning paddle, it was nice to warm up with a portage. A few small hills here and amazing scenery. The gaskin landing is a little rough though. We took a short snack break on the Gaskin end, and then were on our way.
On 9/26/2017 4:50:24 PM, Northwoodsman said:
Visit Date:
9/18/2017

The Gaskin end is very muddy. I'm glad I didn't attempt this portage with any packs. We were just day-tripping and exploring. The Winchell end is nice.
On 8/23/2017 1:12:59 PM, eagle98mn said:
Visit Date:
8/19/2017

This trail is in good shape with not nearly the amount of mud that is in other portages in this area. That said, the Gaskin landing is muddy and shallow.
On 1/14/2015 9:12:04 PM, Ken Orwoll said:
Visit Date:
7/18/2013

A hard one for being short. The hill is very challenging.
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Winchell Lake, at portage from Gaskin
Winchell Lake, at portage from Gaskin by dmarrone
6/17/2023
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