Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Critique/improve my solo plan
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boonie |
I've done a lot of solos (I double portage too) and been over most of that route and the surrounding area, except for the Ram to Little Trout portion. We did a very similar trip last fall, entering at Lizz, going down to Vista, then Gaskin, then Meeds, and out to Poplar. Trip report There's nothing really crazy about your plan - no big-mileage, long travel days. You'll have a nice relaxed trip with a few hours travel per day and see some pretty nice country. We did paddle across Misquah and walk the portage to Little Trout in the afternoon. That will be your toughest one - It's fairly long with a fair amount of elevation gain and loss and gain and loss. There's a bit of a climb on the Horseshoe to Gaskin portage and a couple of the ones between Misquah and Horseshoe have rocky landings, but otherwise nothing difficult. We went out by way of the Meeds portage instead of the way you are going (Lizz) and went from Gaskin to Allen instead of Henson. One thing you need to know and need to remember - I knew, but didn't remember it and we dithered away time and energy as a consequence. The portage from Pillsbery to Swallow is not where it is shown on the map. It is actually a considerable distance from east of there - in the corner of the bay. Just hug the north shore after you go there the "pinch point" until you see it back there. There are a few pictures in my 2017 album at Shutterfly from that area. When you click on the picture to enlarge it, I think most have captions. Rockwood bunkhouse is a decent place to stay - basic bunkhouse, but you'll have your own shower and toilet. Dinner at Trail Center just down the road if you get there in time. I had Rockwood shuttle me to Cross bay one year and just paddled back to their place like you are doing - very convenient. I f you have any other questions, just ask. |
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cowdoc |
I was not impressed with sites on Henson.....maybe I didnt look close enough. There are some very good sites on Gaskin. The far SW site is great.(not the burned peninsula one that is now closed) May consider that over Henson. |
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treehorn |
The plan: Entry Point 44 (Ram Lake), loop to EP 47 (Lizz). I will need to be partially outfitted (need a canoe and a couple other things, that's about it). So I was thinking stay at Rockwoods, have them drive me to EP 44 in the morning and set sail. So here's what I was thinking. Especially if you're an experienced soloist, or if you've traveled this area before, let me know if you see anything crazy...I will likely be double portaging. 84 rods to Ram Lake 51 to Kroft 42 to Rum 48 to Little Trout < NIGHT 1 on Little Trout 248 to Misquah 56 to Vista 31 to Horseshoe < NIGHT 2 on Horseshoe 98 to Gaskin 91 to Henson < NIGHT 3 on Henson 51 to Pillsbury 89 to Swallow 104 to Meeds < NIGHT 4 on Meeds 26 & 13 to Caribou 68 to Lizz 46 to Poplar OUT Any info about the area is appreciated...cool things to see along the route, etc. |
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sedges |
If its been wet that Little Trout to Misquah portage can rough. Give yourself a lot of time for that one. |
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ducks |
A nice thing about the area/route you have planned is it's very easy to adjust on the fly because of how many different directions you can go. It's a great route for someone looking for small water. I echo what cowdoc and boonie said about the portage from Pillsbury. Rockwood Outfitters are great to work with. 2 years ago for my early May/prefishing opener solo I had them drop me off at Morgan/left my van at their place/and paddled out through Lizz and back to Rockwood. I only had 3 nights. |
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