Mudro to Friday Bay and Back Again
by GutRooster
Trip Type:
Paddling Canoe
Entry Date:
06/04/2014
Entry & Exit Point:
Mudro Lake (restricted--no camping on Horse Lake) (EP 22)
Number of Days:
5
Group Size:
9
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Day 5 of 5
Sunday, June 08, 2014 We again awoke early, needing to be back to EP 23 by 2pm. The lake was covered in fog, just like Mudro the first day. Our cameras were ready and we captured some amazing moments. All gear loaded we started down Moosecamp Creek. We were all in stealth mode, hoping to see the moose we thought was in the area. No moose viewed, but we did see a whitetail in the marsh grass. The creek was blocked by three beaver dams and we enjoyed the challenge of the pullovers. The creek is full of bends and tested my paddling skills, maneuvering the 20’ canoe around tight corners. We grabbed some snacks at the mouth of Fourtown and headed down the lake. One member of our group wasn’t much into fishing and saw this as an opportunity to paddle with gusto. We cruised down the lake, our canoe finding a natural rhythm and groove. Making good time, we stopped for a quick snack and nap before tackling the 3 Dragons. After the first portage, I wondered if these were aptly named, they are. The second, 140 rod portage was a bear. The rocks left you wondering where to put your feet and the elevation left you gasping for breath. All three portages complete we found ourselves back where we started, Mudro Lake. It was a bittersweet ending. We had an amazing time on the water and didn’t want to leave. I asked myself how important those obligations at home really are, can’t we stay? Once back to EP 23 we were met by our Outfitter who brought along cold beer! It’s the simple pleasures. We raised a can to an amazing trip with amazing people and reluctantly climbed into the van.