Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Reports :: Trip Report - The winter trail to Sock Lake
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hwdhusky |
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BasecampMom |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
quote DanCooke: "Great report. Great attitudes. Sock Lake will have to wait. a day trip from another established campsite might be your best option?? The Border Route Trail guide shows a trail leading to Sock Lake (off the Mucker Lake trail) from the south. Of course we may have encountered similar terrain & obstacles on that trail as well? But, it's an intriguing alternative, especially for winter travel, that I've been pondering since we got back. If the good Lord's willing & the creeks don't rise -It would be nice to do a late summer/fall reconnaissance to check that out if we get a chance. But, I digress.... Thanks (everyone ) for the nice comments. |
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Mocha |
sounds like a great family trip. it's great when kids are introduced to the wilderness and camping when they are very young, they don't know any different except that they have the freedom to play in the dirt and eat with fingers and other fun stuff! i included the link above in case it's new since your trip. |
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Frenchy |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
quote Laketrout58: "You learned, you earned, you will return. Good job, dad! Marc" I like that! It sums up the trip pretty well. Thank you |
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DanCooke |
Hills and twisty turny trails can really be challenging when hauling long sleds. |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
Trip Name: The winter trail to Sock Lake. Entry Point: 58 (actually it was 93) Click Here to View Trip Report |
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SaganagaJoe |
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Laketrout58 |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
Mocha, The link you provided was about the only info i was able to unearth about the area prior our trip. Thanks anyways. |
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Pinetree |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
Since it was such a gorgeous day, we decided to portage over to Topper Lake. We passed a couple hiking along the BRT along the way. On a 'pose' shortly after, we both laughed out loud when contemplating the conversation they assuredly must of had after we passed by. There were a few downed trees along the way but, they didn't present too much of a problem and we made it to Topper without any serious delays. The lone campsite provided us with a nice spot to recharge before heading out on the lake. Topper is a very scenic little lake and water clarity was not an issue here. Some ducks and an energetic family of otters provided us some free entertainment as we circumvent the lake. Afterwards, we completed the circuit by returning to the van parked at the head of the Mayhew Lake road. And then drive back to Iron Lake campground for the evening. The next day I hiked the breathtaking Ram Lake EP portage trail before heading for home. Great time to be in the woods! |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
Once at Sock Lake I was greeted by a stuffed porcupine in a tree near the fire grate. The site it self sits up 15 feet of so off the water on a rock shelf. It is certainly nothing special but, there are a couple of spots to put a tent down and it does provide a decent overlook of the lake. If one is ambitious enough to haul a canoe back in here??? There is a small spot that would work as a canoe landing. Most of all, it was a really neat experience to reminisce about our winter trip as I a walked along. It really added a whole level of enjoyment that wouldn't of have been possible otherwise. |