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BWCA Portage 729

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Approximate Length:
270m (54 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
29.8

"Hilliness" Index
110

# of Comments:
6

On 7/12/2024 7:21:48 AM, Riley Smith said:
Visit Date:
7/3/2024

This has to be one of the coolest entry point portages in terms of raw scenic value. The large sloping rock through the middle is unique as are the pounding rapids nearby. With flood waters up right now, the north landing is in knee-deep foam with swift current as soon as one gets out of the protection of the landing.
On 10/8/2023 3:16:08 PM, jd said:
Visit Date:
9/29/2023

A nice climb down to the river from the EP, but a short blood pumper when heading back up. Watch your footing when the rock is wet. Definitely had worse entry portages than this -- not bad overall.
On 9/27/2018 10:15:58 AM, eagle98mn said:
Visit Date:
9/23/2018

As others mentioned, an easy portage, though it is a bit tiring at the end of a trip when paddling against a significant headwind on the river. Slippery when wet!
On 9/29/2016 9:47:32 PM, Mike Monahan said:
Visit Date:
9/16/2016

Portage from parking lot. Wide portage down hill from parking lot. Very slippery on sloped rock area.
On 9/5/2016 9:26:16 PM, BobberRob said:
Visit Date:
9/5/2016

Pretty easy portage, well maintained, well traveled portage. Some slippery rocks to cross when wet. Downhill going in. 2/5
On 5/10/2014 7:11:00 PM, bwbrian said:
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This is a fairly easy portage when you are fresh and eager to hit the water. It's tiresome coming back up on the way out- especially when carrying two canoes and two packs for your tired-out group of rookies. There are a few logs to step over and the grade is fairly steep, but overall the footing is good. There are some beautiful ladyslippers along the trail to admire on the way back up for your next load.
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Little Indian Sioux R - end of entry portage
Little Indian Sioux R - end of entry portage by Gavia
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LIS entry portage
LIS entry portage by Mike Monahan
Rock Expanse in Middle of Portage
Rock Expanse in Middle of Portage by Ben Strege
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End of Portage
End of Portage by Ben Strege
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final take out at EP14
final take out at EP14 by colandene
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