Anybody have any more recent information than the 6-7 years old information out there now?

which way you headed? south to adams or north and than west to ely or east to the gunflint area?

Not really sure, Mocha, but probably north to Ledge, although I might go to Cap then Ledge. But if I loop the other direction, I'd go south to Boulder from Ledge or Cap.

Thinking about a loop out of Kawishiwi through Beaver, Adams, Boulder, Ledge, and back to Malberg and out to Kawishiwi.

We went north out of Boulder. Trail is roughly 1/2 mile to a swampy area that some may try to put a canoe into. Veer slightly left on foot through what looks like a moose trail/bushwhack about 15 rods until you see a boulder in the middle of the stream. Right across the stream is a straight-up rise that doesnt seem much like a trail at first glance. Out of view though is a hand-made switchback.

Cross the creek here (was very cold water/possibly spring-fed) and climb that hill. Continue on till you get to a T-intersection. Go left to Cap and right to Ledge.

The entire north-south portage was somewhat overgrown with vegetation touching you on each side.

From Cap or Ledge, the T intersection going to Boulder could be tough to identify. The beginning of the trail south is on top of a granite ridge with a steep but short drop-off on the west side of the ridge.

Some maps show a portage further west along that creek. I didn't try it as I have read that many got lost/there was no portage.

Total portage length from Boulder to Cap: 335 rods / 1 mile. Difficulty: Moderate ass-kicker.

Update-

I finally made it here; came from Cap to Boulder. Lesser used portages, a little overgrown. It's a moderate climb to the top, probably around 3/8 mile. The turn to Boulder was easy to see. I would say the section from there to Boulder is definitely longer than 135 rods, probably closer to a mile. It is a steep drop to the creek - reminiscent of the Muskeg-Kiskadinna "wall". Would be an awkward climb with the canoe. At the bottom, it's best to just go ahead and wade across the creek - knee to mid-thigh deep (I have short legs :)). Trail was fairly clear, one small blowdown easy to maneuver around.