Friday, June 19, 2026 24.7 Miles: Isabella River Camp 1928 to K. River Camp 1138. 9.5 hours
0630: Departed 1928. 1600: Arrive Camp 1138.
Key Points: NW headwind 10-15mph. Well-Traveled portages, Quiet section until Bald Eagle.
0500 Reveille followed by much stretching, breakfast of power oatmeal and coffee. I broke camp and was on the water about 0630. Conditions were overcast and calm. Today, I planned to make up some miles that I felt I had lost the previous day (my goal was just over 20 per day). This section was uneventful and very beautiful as I paddled thru the Pagami burn. The regrowth was lush, and I saw many bald eagles along this stretch. The portages were all easy to find and marked accurately on the map. The final portage before reaching Bald Eagle is long, but was a welcome leg stretch after several paddling miles. I didn't see a person until I reached Bald Eagle. With only a slight NW headwind, I made quick work of Bald Eagle. I stopped for a lunch break on a nice rock in the channel between Bald Eagle and Gabbro. Following that break, I pulled over the rapids to Gabbro and cruised through there and Little Gabbro before arriving at the northern portage to enter the K. River. This again was a welcome portage to get the blood moving in the legs after a decent paddle. Upon entering the K. River, I started looking for campsites. All of them were full as I passed until I reached 1138. This was an island site perfect for one person. I pulled in about 1600. I quickly established camp, had a recovery drink and dinner before the rain started. I think this section was crowded due to the number of permits for the Lake One entry (13 daily). People seemed to be filtering down from the north that day. ~Island River, Rice Lake, Quadga Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Gabbro Lake, Little Gabbro Lake, Kawishiwi River