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Tuscarora solo
by TuscaroraBorealis

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 05/20/2009
Entry Point: Missing Link Lake (EP 51)
Exit Point: Brant Lake (EP 52)  
Number of Days: 9
Group Size: 1
Day 9 of 9
Thursday, May 28, 2009 I slept in a bit, then had a quick breakfast & packed things up to head out. It was probably the 2nd nicest day of my whole trip. I thought about staying and actually enjoying some nice weather for a change, but in the end decided to head back to Tuscarora Lodge.

The paddle back was very enjoyable. Only the Gotter to Brant portage, with it's 2 significant hill climbs, was disagreeable. Being in no rush, basically I just took it all in and enjoyed my last hours in the wilderness. A trip I wont soon forget.


Just to comment on the drop in seat. I only used it when I was fishing or on a daytrip with most of my gear back at base camp. It took a little getting used to but all n all it worked superbly for me. For others looking to convert their tandem to a solo. I hasten to add, that being about 6'2 and not having fully evolved, with long arms of a primate. This might not be the best option for other people who don't have such freakish limbs.


Bingshick Lake, Flying Lake, Gotter Lake, Brant Lake, Edith Lake, West Round Lake, Round Lake

Lakes Traveled:   Bingshick Lake, Flying Lake, Gotter Lake, Brant Lake, Edith Lake, West Round Lake, Round Lake,