BWCA Portage 217 (Kawishiwi River)

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Approximate Length:

44m (9 rods)

Lakes:

Kawishiwi River

Climb/Descent Meters:

6.6

"Hilliness" Index

145

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On 7/27/2020 5:22:15 PM, Bohemeian said:

Visit Date:

6/9/2020

There is a set of rapids at the mouth of this bay West of Portage #657. They are easily managed if you walk your canoe up them. The portage itself is short but steep. Its a pretty well worn path now to the West of these dramatic rapids & waterfall. Theres a nice place to put your canoe on the upriver side so you don't get sucked into the falls area too.

On 8/17/2016 2:39:05 PM, Crystal Magiera said:

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Pretty difficult portage actually. Short, but quite the incline.

On 6/23/2015 9:05:33 AM, aveldhuizen said:

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6/19/2015

This portage was not accessible during my trip. We ended up bush-wacking through the woods to the left of the water fall/rapids. Horrible. There are also rapids leading up the the falls that don't have a portage. My canoe got stuck twice and I had to get out to free it.

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Portage by Crystal Magiera
8/5/2016