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cowdoc 01/30/2012 09:47PM
New Trip Report posted by cowdoc

Trip Name: Fall 2011.

Entry Point: 64

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TuscaroraBorealis 01/31/2012 03:46PM
We never did go up to Vale but, we paddled right past the shoreline where we presumed the portage was.


Regarding the sign; we kinda wondered the same thing. Seems inconsistent with LNT? And if the forest service cleaned up the garbage back there they obviously also had to pass right by the trout lake sign so.........


wildernessfan2 03/04/2012 03:44PM
Those quiet fall days are very peaceful. Bugs and humidity in October is odd alright. Thanks for sharing!
PaddleAway 01/31/2012 08:16AM
Nice trip report. We did that exact same loop in late September, really nice with few people around. And that family of beavers on Little Caribou were some of the most aggressive I've ever seen!
TuscaroraBorealis 01/31/2012 10:02AM
Very nice! Fall trips are the best & I really like that area as well.


Glad to hear Gadwall lake got cleaned up. Your photo of the tree stumps is essentially where it was. Since the initial contact I hadn't heard back from the Forest Service. (not that I really expected to) Kinda always wondered if anything got done about it? It really is a cool little lake. How'd ya like that portage?!? :)


Thanks for taking the time to share your story & photos as well as the feedback on Gadwall lake.




cowdoc 01/31/2012 03:24PM
TB...i forget?...did you find the portage to Vale lake? We looked and didnt see it.
Also, I was suprised to climb the hill to Gadwall and find a sign on a tree...Trout Lake rules or something....whats the story there?
boonie 01/31/2012 07:08PM
Enjoyed your trip report and pictures, cowdoc. I went in #64 on 9/20 last fall - a last-minute switch due to the fire. I went into Alder, Pierz, Canoe, Crystal, and back out. Some pretty lakes.
kanoes 02/05/2012 01:06PM
nice job doc, really enjoyed it.
ducks 02/05/2012 12:57PM
Great report and pics. Thank you for sharing. I'm also someone that has this area on the radar.
BWPaddler 02/08/2012 02:17PM
Love the moon and pink puffy cloud shots. Amazing that you guys can drive 10 hours and THEN put in and paddle. I'm older than I thought, couldn't do that unless I was camping on the EP lake - even then I'd protest and want a night in the bunk house before starting out.


Very cool descriptions - sounds like you gathered enough "intel" to know the very best sites anywhere in that area! Good info.


Thanks!
AndySG 02/04/2012 11:23AM
Great report and pictures Doc! Thanks. I've got that area on my radar and your report offers great info.
hwdhusky 01/30/2012 10:32PM
Great report and wonderful pictures. Every time I read a report from the fall, makes me want to be there more so than any other time of year.
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