Sunday, June 23, 2019 The next day we got up and did the routine of oatmeal and coffee again. For the first time all trip, we had a cloudy day. As we were making the fire, another group came up and said they were just getting in and asked what our plans were for leaving. We told them we were going to pack up after breakfast and head out and they asked if they could drop their stuff and take our site after us. Obviously, we said yes. So, they unloaded and went fishing while we packed up. We thought since another group had already gotten there it was super late in the day but in reality, it was only 7:30am when they showed up.

We packed up and paddled to the portage to Clearwater. This portage was super muddy, especially toward Clearwater. Not super long, maybe 200 rods, but it was difficult with all of the mud. There are other trails on the portage too - so use your map to make sure you are going the right way.

We got back to Clearwater around 11am and settled up with the outfitter. I can't recommend this trip more. Outfitters and stay at Clearwater were fantastic and the lakes are beautiful. We drove home, of course stopping by Voyageur Brewing in Grand Marais on way home. And, as if the trip could not have gone any better, it rained almost the whole car ride home to St. Paul. Doesn't get much better than that folks.