Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Gunflint to Crab portage
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HikerJack |
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Wolfee |
I haven't done this hike myself, but there is info online with maps that shows a hiking trail exists between the two. https://clearwaterhistoriclodge.com/best-day-hikes-gunflint-trail/ https://www.rockwoodbwca.com/bridal-veil-falls-hike/ My guess is that portaging a canoe up/down the hill that the falls comes down would be pretty brutal - if it's anything like the South lake / topper portage. Hopefully someone that has actually done the hike will chime in. |
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djwillco |
HikerJack: "I could really use some input on this one. Would like to portage from Gunflint to Crab lake this spring. I am going to hike the BRT while my son solo paddles and we meet up periodically. Bridal Veil falls is a good place to do that but it doesn't appear to have a portage or trail between these two lakes. Also, I have a Garmin but would like to rent one for my son so we can communicate, any suggestions? I've hiked the trail from Gunflint to Bridal Veil and up the side of the falls onto the Border Route. You could definitely portage that section. Might be a couple tough turns with the canoe, but not bad. The Border Route map on Alltrails.com shows a spur trail that goes to Crab Lake and the Crab Lake Campsite (see picture). I can't speak to the condition of those trails as far as carrying a canoe goes, but I'd have to imagine the Border Route Trail section would be easy for portaging. Just not sure about the spur trail. One suggestion would be to call Gunflint Outfitters. They take people on day trips to those falls and would be very familiar with the area. |
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HikerJack |
Wondering if it is possible to paddle between or portage from Gunflint to Crab Lake at Bridal Veil Falls? No portage is indicated on the map, but there appears to be a creek between them. Can't imagine that is something you could paddle. Anyone done that? |
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