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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 13 of 14
Saturday, June 27, 2015
3 portages, 200 meters
In 2012 I had tried to paddle this route up to Eagle Lake and beyond. I had made it to this portage and turned around. It was my first big solo, I had too much gear and not enough confidence. Today I would get through this portage and the next couple to Snowshoe Lake. I have a lot more experience and confidence after this trip. I am no hurry to get going in the morning. It is a beautiful sunrise. It is a bit different feeling being buried along the deep in the forest along the Bird River than on a point out on a lake. The portage goes well. There are a couple of different ways you can do this one since it is a bushwhack. The landing on the far side was tricky. You need to really watch your footing. The next portage is only a few minutes paddle. It is a chute with a short but steep up and over portage. Watch your footing on this one as well. On the other side of this one there were two bull moose in the river. By the time I got my camera out I didn’t get much of a picture. Next is a short rock garden and one more easy portage. I am happy to have these portages behind me. I enjoy the scenic Bird River as I paddle out to Snowshoe and familiar territory. I take a break at a campsite I used in 2012 before I head out across Snowshoe. Another big lake and a calm day. It makes for an enjoyable paddle. I find a nice campsite at the far end of the lake but it is a reminder that I am close to civilization. Snowshoe is a good fishing lake and is an easy days paddle from the public access on Tulabi Lake. The fire wring is littered with half burnt garbage including a small propane cylinder. There are old broken folding chairs stacked under a tree. From here to Tulabi Lake I would find beer cans, bug spray, food wrappers and junk along the portages.
It is early in the day so I fish a little, not much luck, get in a long swim as it is another warm day. I spend my last night reflecting over the last couple weeks. As much as I crave a burger and cold beer I know I will miss this place as soon as I leave.
Sunrise on the Bird River
Bird River Bull Moose
Conquering the Bird
3 portages, 200 meters
In 2012 I had tried to paddle this route up to Eagle Lake and beyond. I had made it to this portage and turned around. It was my first big solo, I had too much gear and not enough confidence. Today I would get through this portage and the next couple to Snowshoe Lake. I have a lot more experience and confidence after this trip. I am no hurry to get going in the morning. It is a beautiful sunrise. It is a bit different feeling being buried along the deep in the forest along the Bird River than on a point out on a lake. The portage goes well. There are a couple of different ways you can do this one since it is a bushwhack. The landing on the far side was tricky. You need to really watch your footing. The next portage is only a few minutes paddle. It is a chute with a short but steep up and over portage. Watch your footing on this one as well. On the other side of this one there were two bull moose in the river. By the time I got my camera out I didn’t get much of a picture. Next is a short rock garden and one more easy portage. I am happy to have these portages behind me. I enjoy the scenic Bird River as I paddle out to Snowshoe and familiar territory. I take a break at a campsite I used in 2012 before I head out across Snowshoe. Another big lake and a calm day. It makes for an enjoyable paddle. I find a nice campsite at the far end of the lake but it is a reminder that I am close to civilization. Snowshoe is a good fishing lake and is an easy days paddle from the public access on Tulabi Lake. The fire wring is littered with half burnt garbage including a small propane cylinder. There are old broken folding chairs stacked under a tree. From here to Tulabi Lake I would find beer cans, bug spray, food wrappers and junk along the portages.
It is early in the day so I fish a little, not much luck, get in a long swim as it is another warm day. I spend my last night reflecting over the last couple weeks. As much as I crave a burger and cold beer I know I will miss this place as soon as I leave.
Sunrise on the Bird River
Bird River Bull Moose
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