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Clearwater to Hungry Jack Loop(ish)

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Date/Time: 05/07/2024 02:05AM

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Clearwater to Hungry Jack Loop(ish)

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<quote>backpackingZombie: "Looking for thoughts on this loop.  The obvious hitter on this is Portage 843 (Rove --> Rose) which is 626 rods.

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I've done about 4 trips into the BWCA.  The last two were out of Ely, so I'm looking to go back to a Gunflint source.  Trip will be with 3 other guys, who might not be as fit as myself ;)

I hear Clearwater is pretty, and the loop has some good options for overlooks and little hikes.  My only real concern is my day 2 plan, since it's three portages with no campsite options until the last one, so if it's a shitty day then it's going to be a real shitty day :).  I could cut out that portage and go to Daniels, but I do enjoy a challenge, though a nearly 2mi portage might be more fun than I realized when I signed up for it.

Anyways, if you have thoughts on any of the lakes or the route let me know.
Lakes - Clearwater, Watap, Rove, Rose, Duncan, Bearskin and Hungry Jack.

Day 1: Drive
Night 1: Lodge at Hungry Jack
Day 2: canoe short 3.8 miles
Night 2: Clearwater lake after 3.8mi
Day 3: canoe 6 miles to portage 843, which is 2 miles
Night 3: grab a site on Rose lake
Day 4: hang out on Rose
Night 4: camp on Rose
Day 5: canoe out another 4 miles

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Previous Messages:
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backpackingZombie	12/04/2019 12:28PM straighthairedcurly: "It is a long portage, but very flat and easy footing from what I remember. That is a beautiful area and Rose is one of my favorite lakes. I say go for it, just don't over pack." Thank you for you input. I try to keep my food simple and mostly dehydrated and my buddies aren't "bring the kitchen sink" types either. My luxuries are usually some liquor, a book and some cigars :)
straighthairedcurly	12/03/2019 08:32PM It is a long portage, but very flat and easy footing from what I remember. That is a beautiful area and Rose is one of my favorite lakes. I say go for it, just don't over pack.
backpackingZombie	12/03/2019 08:26AM Looking for thoughts on this loop. The obvious hitter on this is Portage 843 (Rove --> Rose) which is 626 rods. http://tinyurl.com/vscud4x (Paddle Planner) I've done about 4 trips into the BWCA. The last two were out of Ely, so I'm looking to go back to a Gunflint source. Trip will be with 3 other guys, who might not be as fit as myself ;) I hear Clearwater is pretty, and the loop has some good options for overlooks and little hikes. My only real concern is my day 2 plan, since it's three portages with no campsite options until the last one, so if it's a shitty day then it's going to be a real shitty day :). I could cut out that portage and go to Daniels, but I do enjoy a challenge, though a nearly 2mi portage might be more fun than I realized when I signed up for it. Anyways, if you have thoughts on any of the lakes or the route let me know. Lakes - Clearwater, Watap, Rove, Rose, Duncan, Bearskin and Hungry Jack. Day 1: Drive Night 1: Lodge at Hungry Jack Day 2: canoe short 3.8 miles Night 2: Clearwater lake after 3.8mi Day 3: canoe 6 miles to portage 843, which is 2 miles Night 3: grab a site on Rose lake Day 4: hang out on Rose Night 4: camp on Rose Day 5: canoe out another 4 miles