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BWCA Portage 203 (Kelso to Alton)

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Approximate Length:
66m (13 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
1

"Hilliness" Index
16

# of Comments:
3

On 3/28/2023 4:23:33 PM, Riley Smith said:
Visit Date:
10/18/2021

Pretty easy up and over. The portage landing is easy to spot from way out on Alton.
On 12/26/2022 4:06:58 PM, Everylaker said:
Visit Date:
6/20/2015

Very easy portage. Alton landing is in a northern bay of the lake, but still quite exposed. Kelso landing is much more sheltered and in a calm, shallow area. 1/10.
On 10/2/2015 12:31:16 PM, tab1324 said:
Visit Date:
9/25/2015

rocky landings but pretty easy - very short
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