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Vacation on Allen
by BigTim

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 06/02/2026
Entry & Exit Point: Lizz and Swamp Lakes (EP 47)
Number of Days: 7
Group Size: 2
Day 6 of 7
Sunday, June 07, 2026

Another glorious day in the BWCA. Ate, fished, and relaxed. Other than one stormy night and a couple of brief showers, pretty dry. We knew there was a chance of rain for Monday, so we planned our strategy if portages were wet. The Allen to Horseshoe portage isn't very long, but it does contain a couple of boulder fields to navigate. Not a problem for my pack mule son, but for this 63 year old man with a titanium hip, it does require careful thought/foot placement.

Enjoyed our final evening on Allen lake. Overall, the campsite is very nice. A few good tent pads. Fire grate close to the water. Plenty of decent bear bag hanging trees. Latrine has easy access.

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