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BWCA Portage 856 (French to Gillis)

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Approximate Length:
137m (27 rods)

Lakes:

Climb/Descent Meters:
8.3

"Hilliness" Index
61

# of Comments:
2

On 6/18/2020 5:24:57 PM, Riley Smith said:
Visit Date:
6/11/2020

This portage had nice, open landings. Seems a few folks with green and blue canoes still struggled. If there is a bad enough west wind, it can be challenging to clear the rocks on French.
On 6/27/2017 1:20:47 PM, TuscaroraBorealis said:
Visit Date:
6/12/2017

Pretty decent landings, including a large opening on Gillis side. Per usual there are a few boulders but, this is a pretty easy portage all the way around.
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Portage on Gillis Lake to French Lake
Portage on Gillis Lake to French Lake by 01richwood
6/19/2016
Wind on French
Wind on French by Riley Smith
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