Boundary Waters, Trip Reports, BWCA, Stories

1st Timers 8/21/10
by friman001

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 08/21/2010
Entry & Exit Point: Mudro Lake (EP 23)
Number of Days: 5
Group Size: 2
Day 5 of 5
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Fourtown Lake, Mudro Lake - The morning was much colder then all of the previous days but it warmed up quick. Some strong wind gusts but yet another beautiful day. The 140 rod portage returning towards Mudro proved to be our most challenging. Very rocky with steep drop offs. It was also one of the more beautiful portages because it seemed as if it were a carved ravine with large rock walls on one side. -In the Mudro narrows a very large beaver swam right past us. It did not seem to care we were passing by. -We both knew that we wanted beer and hot wings after our exit. We made a random stop at the Boathouse brewery in Ely. Great beer brewed right in house and excellent food. - Overall, the trip was great! I saw plenty of wildlife and amazing scenery. I am most certainly planning a returning trip next year. I plan on adding more fishing and a more difficult and lengthy route. Already can't wait to head back...

Lakes Traveled:   Fourtown Lake, Mudro Lake,