BWCA Portage 728

A little muck on the EP landing side, but otherwise an easy portage to navigate. The beaver dam on the far side is still there and definitely impressive. Following the channel after the portage was a little tricky since it has spilled its banks being held back by that beaver dam, but if you pay attention to the plant growth, you can visualize where it is and avoid getting stuck in shallow areas.

When I visited, the water was becoming quite low. The north end was shallow and mucky and required stepping out fifteen feet or so before the portage. The trail itself was lovely with lots of scenery. It then descends quickly right before the end to a muddy, slippery spot. All in all, not bad for the length.

Excellent landings on both ends. Coming from the EP; A moderate hill to negotiate before leveling out into an excellent well worn trail with little to no overhanging plants or shrubs. The trail skirts a few precipices along the way. The steepest dropping off about 15 feet. Fortunately the trail leans in the direction you'd want to fall if you did. Also in these areas there are long stretches of exposed granite. Making it seem like walking on a wilderness sidewalk. The trail drops back down to the river just above a huge, long standing, beaver dam.