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BWCA Portage 270 (Gneiss to Granite Bay)

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Approximate Length:
130m (26 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
4.2

"Hilliness" Index
32

# of Comments:
6

On 11/3/2024 6:46:13 PM, ElkNinja said:
Visit Date:
7/18/2024

Easy walk. Yep, lots of berries too!
On 1/30/2024 5:39:24 PM, Phillip Santillan said:
Visit Date:
6/16/2023

This portage is very easy. I have never run the rapids because of all of the trees that have fallen over into the rapids. Landing on the north side empties into a mucky bottom so be careful when you step into the water. It's that stinky mud no one likes.
On 1/25/2023 6:55:58 PM, Brad said:
Visit Date:
7/19/2021

The water levels were high enough that we were able to run the rapids.
On 9/21/2021 3:34:45 PM, Ginger said:
Visit Date:
8/18/2021

Check the water level. You may be able to walk your canoes.
On 7/19/2015 9:32:03 AM, TuscaroraBorealis said:
Visit Date:
7/28/2011

At certain water levels the stretch of rapids the portage goes around can easily be run. But the portage itself is quite easy. The landing on the Gneiss lake side will likely be mucky. Between the trail and the river was an over abundance of raspberries.
On 7/7/2014 8:23:20 PM, bwbrian said:
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Level, easy portage with solid footing along the way.
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Portage 270 (from the south entrance)
Portage 270 (from the south entrance) by Phillip Santillan
South Entrance of Portage 270
South Entrance of Portage 270 by Phillip Santillan
Portage from the South Entrance
Portage from the South Entrance by Phillip Santillan
South landing
South landing by ElkNinja
7/18/2024
north landing
north landing by ElkNinja
7/18/2024
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