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Quetico Portage 5656 (Basswood to Sunday)

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Approximate Length:
639m (127 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
43.1

"Hilliness" Index
67

# of Comments:
4

On 7/23/2024 10:51:10 AM, nabor617 said:
Visit Date:
7/15/2024

Well-traveled portage with some mud and boulders. Overall, there are much worse in the park, but it always seems to surprise me how "difficult" it can be as the first portage of a trip. It's a peace of cake for those returning after a week moving through the park. However, as the first portage to start a trip, it can be challenging.
On 6/12/2023 8:12:48 PM, cburton103 said:
Visit Date:
6/2/2023

Reasonably well-travelled portage. Has some elevation gain, moderate rockiness, and a bit of mud, but is easy to follow. About an average Quetico portage other than being a little long. Feels about like the Meadows portages in terms of difficulty.
On 8/23/2022 12:02:59 PM, sns said:
Visit Date:
8/14/2022

As advertised, just a long walk in the woods. One ascent right away if you are leaving Sunday and heading to Basswood that will get the lungs working, one quite rocky patch and a few wet spots depending on recent rain. Pretty much par for the course, perhaps even a little easier than a typical 600m Quetico portage.
On 6/24/2017 2:20:41 PM, Prorecreator said:
Visit Date:
6/7/2017

Well-used North Portage is fairly straightforward, with a bit of a climb and a bit muddy in spots. Well-maintained. Consider the two portages through Burke, if that works with your route plans.
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