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GopherAdventure
08/12/2021 11:40AM
 
I haven’t been on it, but I saw it from shore on McFarland a few years ago. Easy to spot. I hear it’s between 230-260 rods and shares a trail with the BRT for a while. Check out this link in the maps section. McFarland-East Pike Portage


Hope this helps.


Tony
 
halvorsonchristopher
08/12/2021 10:24AM
 
Does anyone know if the portage between Mcfarland and East Pike still exist?
I have mixed info on maps.
Please let me know what you know and what year the info is from.

Many Thanks! :)
 
halvorsonchristopher
08/12/2021 11:59AM
 
GopherAdventure: "saw it from shore on McFarland a few years ago. Easy to spot. McFarland-East Pike Portage
Hope this helps.
Tony"



Thanks Tony. concerning the map. same info I have, but no than that.
 
mschi772
08/12/2021 11:43AM
 
As of this June, a user on different site wrote,
"Portage is not on all maps and it's not maintained. However, it is in good shape with some downed trees. Portage entrance from McFarland is more to the east than indicated here on the map. It's up and up and up and up (going from McFarland). You'll know when you are going down as you'll feel like putting canoe down and sledding the rest of the way. I counted 4 trees to climb over. Was a hot day so immediately jumped into East Pike once the portage was complete."
 
halvorsonchristopher
08/12/2021 12:02PM
 
mschi772: "As of this June, a user on different site wrote,
"Portage is not on all maps and it's not maintained. However, it is in good shape with some downed trees..""

Ah... I can't believe I didn't read the damn comments... hahah
I now see what you are seeing.


Glad that is recent info.
Thanks all!