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Magic the Paddling: Sawbill, Phoebe, Malberg, Fishdance, Kawishiwi
by Jazzywine

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 08/08/2016
Entry Point: Sawbill Lake (EP 38)
Exit Point: Kawishiwi Lake (EP 37)  
Number of Days: 8
Group Size: 5
Day 2 of 8
Tuesday, August 09, 2016

We woke and got on the move, immediately tackling the longest portage of our trip. It was long, but pretty flat – not too bad. After that a short paddle through the southern arm of Grace and then a few short portages put us on Phoebe. The last portage has a fun little waterfall just off to the side!


We loved Phoebe Lake! It is big enough to be interesting for a while, its islands have little rock bars protruding into the main lake, and it has at least a couple nice island campsites. We liked 1031 for its private bay, but it didn’t have enough tent space, so we chose 1026 instead and spent two nights there. We all spent the afternoon lounging in hammocks and swimming as we continued to enjoy sunshine and warmth.


~Beth Lake, Grace Lake, Phoebe Lake