3.1 miles 1 portage (80 rods)

It is still cloudy for the “wake-up”. We are up at 5:30, and admire great reflections in the water. Up again at 6:30 and the sky is clearing. It looks like a nice day! Still cold temperatures.

We leave camp in pleasant weather at 8:43. The water is still and lovely. Paddle to the portage at the dam quickly. As always at this point, I feel good and hate for it all to end. (Most of it, anyway!) After I carry my pack on the portage I explore some of the trails in the woods and go down to look at the dam. The sun is coming through the trees and the woods are beautiful and warm. There are lots of ducks around here!

We arrive at Fall Lake Landing at about 10:00. It is sunny and pleasant. The car and trailer are secure, and we load up quickly to head back for Minneapolis to pick up our children and continue the trip home. Another BWCA adventure is in the books!

Canoe Trip 1985

Miles traveled: 72.6

Portages: 29

Rods portaged: 1987 (6.2 miles) double portaging

Lakes: 17

Rivers/streams: 3

Nice trip with a good variety of conditions. It would be better to do in good weather!

Notes from 1985:

Take: 2 pair wool socks, 2 Therma-rest pads, fingernail clippers, more aspirin than 12.