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goat
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07/27/2014 07:32AM  
What is the current condition of the Oyster Lake to Hustler Lake portage? I read that this portage has been difficult in previous years. We will be going through on Sept. 9, 2014. Thanks.
 
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egknuti
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07/27/2014 08:50AM  
I went through there a few weeks ago and was surprised to see the previously flooded area was no longer flooded. There was a little water but I walked right through. You should have no problems.
 
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UphillHarry
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07/27/2014 04:31PM  
I did it a week ago and it was just fine.
 
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KevinL
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07/27/2014 05:28PM  
That's good to hear. This is what it looked like on May 29,2011. Didn't think that we would ever make it through. Told my son it was a Kodak moment.

 
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UphillHarry
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07/27/2014 09:14PM  


Is this the same place? This was July 16th at I think the wettest spot on that 310 rod portage.
 
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goat
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07/28/2014 05:23AM  
quote UphillHarry: "

Is this the same place? This was July 16th at I think the wettest spot on that 310 rod portage."


If this last photo is the WETTEST spot on the whole portage we will have smooth sailing.

Thanks, everyone for the feed back.
 
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kuddus87
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04/02/2017 01:26PM  
Has anyone does this portage recently? Looking for conditions to expect in July?
 
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egknuti
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04/02/2017 04:28PM  
The portage has been repaired and has been for the last few years. You should have no problems.
 
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Schu4MU
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04/02/2017 04:42PM  
went through last year in August, no problems
 
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kuddus87
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04/02/2017 05:02PM  
Thanks both! The maps say it is 300 rods but some trip reports have it shorter around 240. Any insights? Thanks again for the tips.
 
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egknuti
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04/03/2017 08:25AM  
I believe the correct distance is 310 rods. 240 is definitely incorrect.
 
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