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BWCA Portage 417 (Crooked to Owl)

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Approximate Length:
254m (50 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
13.9

"Hilliness" Index
55

# of Comments:
5

On 5/29/2024 1:58:25 PM, batdan820 said:
Visit Date:
5/25/2024

Crooked to Owl: Similar to previous comments, but water levels were high, so the rockhopping was made more difficult by deep and slippery mud. A hiking pole or walking stick would be advisable to avoid falls.
On 3/13/2023 7:25:41 PM, Riley Smith said:
Visit Date:
7/17/2021

After camping on Crooked the night before, my group made the decision to head out via Tuscarora. The first portage of the day was this one heading into Owl. As others mentioned, there are some tough stretches along this trail, but Owl lake is beautiful.
On 9/22/2022 10:19:19 AM, eagle98mn said:
Visit Date:
9/17/2022

Both portages in/out of Owl have a lot of boulders to work around. They aren't hard portages, but they take a little more effort than otherwise expected.
On 6/27/2017 2:20:17 PM, TuscaroraBorealis said:
Visit Date:
6/13/2017

The landings are fairly decent but, there is a need to play some boulder hopscotch at the Crooked end near the tiny creek that gurgles underfoot.
On 8/9/2016 11:36:55 AM, BobberRob said:
Visit Date:
8/7/2016

Not a bad portage. There is a stream about 1/2 way that requires careful footing. 2/5
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