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TuscaroraBorealis
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12/12/2020 04:52PM  


Hiked back to Agassa Lake this morning. The trailhead is right across the Echo Trail from the Angleworm parking lot.

There's only 2-3 inches of crusty snow in the woods, but I suppose it's enough to facilitate getting a toboggan/sled across. As one might expect, the path is quite similar to the Angleworm trail; complete with a few boardwalks over its undulating course. And while there are balsam, jack pine and spruce trees all along the way, the trail exudes a somewhat bushy feel as a person could veer off at most any point and have reasonably bushwhack free access.

However, there is a long downhill just prior to reaching the lake. The gradient is not severe but, this extended climb coming back from the lake will provide a decent workout. I surmise the hike from the road to the lake takes me about 15-20 minutes and was in good enough shape to get a toboggan or canoe (during open water) back here without issue.

Arriving at the lake, there is a nice opening which provides an extensive view of the iced over body of water. After some brief exploration, I discover a latrine back in the woods (which now include red pines) and a handcrafted bench at the shoreline but, do not come across a fire grate.

According to Voyageur maps the lone campsite is located further out on the lake on the western shoreline. The overland trail ends here; being solo and without any supplies i don't want to cut across on the ice so, I forego further explorations.

Didn't see much in the way of wildlife save for what I presume were wolf tracks running out across the lake. Still, a scenic walk in the woods was a good way to spend the morning.
 
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