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The Big Solo Loop – From Hog Creek to Kawishiwi Lake the Long Way
by Jaywalker

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 06/23/2021
Entry Point: Hog Creek (EP 36)
Exit Point: Kawishiwi Lake (EP 37)  
Number of Days: 10
Group Size: 1
Day 9 of 10
Thursday, July 01, 2021

Amber Lake; no travel day

Slept in until 6:30. Got up, fed Rainy, and had long and lazy couple cups of coffee. Waited until about 9:00 to make pancakes for breakfast. Drank more coffee. Paddled to the other end of the lake to look around and check out the other campsite. Went back to camp and read for a while, then played with Rainy more then had a snack. Paddled out to the Kawishiwi River again to explore the path to Malberg for the next day. I had realized that as I switched from my Fisher to my McKenzie maps there was about a mile gap! No worries, I think I can figure it out tomorrow. Back to camp for the last of the sausage, cheddar and bourbon, and a nice tortellini dinner followed by some hammock time (thankfully no bugs). Organized all my food and gear for the next day to make for an easy exit. I was so grateful that after a long trip, that one site I had hoped for was open and I had such wonderful weather to enjoy it.

Rocky North Side of Amber

Back to Camp

Lounging and Chewing Sticks

The Endless Game

Chillin'

Sunset Seen from Inside Tent