WCPP top to bottom
by hobbydog
Trip Type:
Paddling Canoe
Entry Date:
06/15/2015
Entry Point:
Other
Exit Point:
Other
Number of Days:
14
Group Size:
1
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Day 11 of 14
Thursday, June 25, 2015
13 miles 3 portages, 575 meters
Early to bed, early to rise. I was up before the sun and the morning was still. Fog drifted up from the water, not a cloud in the sky. I got out the camera and took pictures and some video as I watched the sun come up. A good start to the day. Packing up camp was getting easier each day and soon I was on my way. Off to see the cave on Aegean. The water was like glass, it would be that way all day. I soon found the cave and the sun was still low and shining into the cave. I got some good pictures and spent some time checking it out. Just a little ways away was a large white quartzite outcrop that needed to be checked out. I climbed to the top, took some pictures and spent a few quiet moments enjoying the beauty. The pictures tell the story. As I paddled back across Aegean I troll for the Lake Trout I had been searching for. In a matter of minutes I had a nice one on. Walleye, smallmouth, northern and lake trout. I tried for another one but only caught a northern. An easy portage into South Aegean. Lots of islands, rocky shores, a young jack pine forest along some tall slopes. Maybe the prettiest lake so far on the trip. It is getting warm out on a windless day and I easily glide the canoe along, taking it all in. A couple more northerns as I troll southward. Soon I turn to the east and start making my way to Talon Lake. A 375 meter portage into a no name lake. This no name lake has some large overhanging cliffs, lots of little bleached rock islands, a really beautiful lake. I stop for some lunch at a small campsite. I finish the last of some good artisan bread and some peanut butter. The food pack is getting much smaller and lighter. I have a hard time finding the portage out of this lake to the Talon River. It is right there but I can’t seem to find the path. I realize some small trees had fallen across it and covered it up. I got out the saw and went to work clearing it out without too much effort. A short portage and into the Talon River, a shallow grassy place where moose are sure to be found in the early mornings and evenings. Soon I am on Talon, It is quite warm and I make camp on the big island on the north end of the lake. I am in need of a good swim to cool off. I get camp set up and go through my evening routine. This is my last night in WCPP and I take lots of time to reflect on the 10 days of the trip so far. I know that I have some unknown portages and maybe some hard going in the next few days as I paddle out to Bird Lake. Starting to think about some real food and cold drink as I fall asleep.
Before the sunrise
Sunrise panorama shot
Morning Solitude on Aegean Lake
The cave on Aegean Lake
Inside the cave looking out
Large quartzite rock across from the cave
Aegean Lake early morning
Lake Trout and the Clouds
Colorful Cliffs on a no name lake
Talon Lake Campsite
Warm and calm
13 miles 3 portages, 575 meters
Early to bed, early to rise. I was up before the sun and the morning was still. Fog drifted up from the water, not a cloud in the sky. I got out the camera and took pictures and some video as I watched the sun come up. A good start to the day. Packing up camp was getting easier each day and soon I was on my way. Off to see the cave on Aegean. The water was like glass, it would be that way all day. I soon found the cave and the sun was still low and shining into the cave. I got some good pictures and spent some time checking it out. Just a little ways away was a large white quartzite outcrop that needed to be checked out. I climbed to the top, took some pictures and spent a few quiet moments enjoying the beauty. The pictures tell the story. As I paddled back across Aegean I troll for the Lake Trout I had been searching for. In a matter of minutes I had a nice one on. Walleye, smallmouth, northern and lake trout. I tried for another one but only caught a northern. An easy portage into South Aegean. Lots of islands, rocky shores, a young jack pine forest along some tall slopes. Maybe the prettiest lake so far on the trip. It is getting warm out on a windless day and I easily glide the canoe along, taking it all in. A couple more northerns as I troll southward. Soon I turn to the east and start making my way to Talon Lake. A 375 meter portage into a no name lake. This no name lake has some large overhanging cliffs, lots of little bleached rock islands, a really beautiful lake. I stop for some lunch at a small campsite. I finish the last of some good artisan bread and some peanut butter. The food pack is getting much smaller and lighter. I have a hard time finding the portage out of this lake to the Talon River. It is right there but I can’t seem to find the path. I realize some small trees had fallen across it and covered it up. I got out the saw and went to work clearing it out without too much effort. A short portage and into the Talon River, a shallow grassy place where moose are sure to be found in the early mornings and evenings. Soon I am on Talon, It is quite warm and I make camp on the big island on the north end of the lake. I am in need of a good swim to cool off. I get camp set up and go through my evening routine. This is my last night in WCPP and I take lots of time to reflect on the 10 days of the trip so far. I know that I have some unknown portages and maybe some hard going in the next few days as I paddle out to Bird Lake. Starting to think about some real food and cold drink as I fall asleep.
Before the sunrise
Sunrise panorama shot
Morning Solitude on Aegean Lake
The cave on Aegean Lake
Inside the cave looking out
Large quartzite rock across from the cave
Aegean Lake early morning
Lake Trout and the Clouds
Colorful Cliffs on a no name lake
Talon Lake Campsite
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